Ithaca College

IC Theatre will present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” a romantic comedy fueled by wit and deception. This production is directed by Greg Bostwick. Performances will be held in the Hoerner Theatre at Dillingham Center on April 27, 29, and 30 and May 1 at 8 p.m. with matinees offered at 2 p.m. on May 1 and 2.

Ticket prices for “Much Ado About Nothing” range from $4.50 to $10 and can be purchased in person at the Ithaca College box office in Dillingham center or by calling the box office at (607) 274-3224. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticket Center Ithaca by calling (607) 273-4497 or online at www.ithacaevents.com. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Director Greg Bostwick has set Shakespeare's comedy about eavesdropping in 17th century Italy. While Beatrice and Benedick match wits with one another, their two friends, Hero and Claudio, fall instantly in love and arrangements are made for them to wed. In a scheme to entertain themselves before the wedding, Don Pedro, Hero, Leonato and Claudio devise some harmless deceptions to bring the reluctant Beatrice and Benedick together.  Meanwhile, the villainous Don John aims to thwart the marriage of Hero and Claudio.  Don John is no match, however, for Messina's bumbling constable Dogberry and his comrades, who inadvertently uncover the plot to shame Hero.  Lovers are united and all is set right as the play ends in music and dance.

The cast of “Much Ado About Nothing” includes; Danni Stoller ’10 as Beatrice, Michael Haller ’10 as Benedick, Luke Wise ’12 as Claudio, Lysie Shutrump ’10 as Hero, Corey Whelihan ’10 as Don Pedro, Tyler Gardella ’10 as Leonato, Justin Colombo ’11 as Don John, Alison Walter ’10 as Margaret, Ace Heckathorn ’10 as Borachio, Graham Drake-Maurer ’12 as Conrade, Thaddeus McCants ’10 as Dogberry, Max Lorn-Kraus ’12 as Verges, Nick Bombicino ’10 as Antonio, and Hallie Peterson ’12 as Ursula.

Bostwick is a professor in the Department of Theatre Arts. Vince Pagan ’11 is the assistant to the director. The design team includes scenic designer Katie Woodward ’10, costume designer Ainsley Anderson’10, lighting designer Drew Winston ’11, sound designer Jordan Lytle’10, and technical director Kathleen Dieckmann ’10. The stage manager is Nia Sciarretta ’11.