The fickle and passionate nature of love will come to the forefront as Ithaca College Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “As You Like it,” directed by Catherine Weidner. Performances will run in the Clark Theatre in Dillingham Center on September 29 and October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 9 and 10 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. performances on October 4 and 10.
Ticket prices for “As You Like It” range from $10 to $16 and are on sale online at ithaca.ticketforce.com, and through the Ithaca College box office located in Dillingham Center. The box office is open noon-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon-4 p.m. on Fridays. Tickets may be reserved at the box office by calling (607) 274-3224.
“As You Like It” shares the story of love, banishment and mistaken identity. This pastoral comedy is filled with romance and laughter as the Forest of Arden allows the characters to discover their true selves. The forest turns the traditions of the world upside down, confusing gender roles and political thinking while revealing how amusing life can really be.
Associate professor Catherine Weidner takes on her first directing role since being named chair of the Department of Theatre Arts in 2013. She is herself a graduate of the department’s acting program.
The cast of “As You Like It” includes Brianna Ford ’16, Jordan Brady ’16, Jessica Hirschhorn ’16, Cara Bachman ’19, Lydia Flock ’18, Hannah Levine ’18, Jake Nusbaum ’18, Michael Trimm ’16, Johnny Shea ’16, Keenan Buckley ’19, Bernie Baldassaro ’18, Andrew Wyman ’17, Conor Shatto ’18, Liam Snead ’17, Chris Farrell ’18, Trevor Eichhorn ’16, Jordan Friend ’16, Michael Doliner ’17, Andrew Korzenik ’17, Michael Sullivan ’16, Michael Palmer ’16 and Nick Byron ’18.
The production team includes costume designer Becca Dwight ’16, dramaturg Danica Kelley ’16, , lighting designer Kathleen Taylor ’16, scenic designer Katie McGeorge ’17, stage manager Rocco Praderio ’16 and technical director Guthrie Park ’16.. The sound designer is associate professor of theatre arts Don Tindall and the voice and text coach is assistant professor of theatre arts Dean Robinson.
A nationally recognized professional theatre-training program, the Department of Theatre Arts attracts students from across the globe. Throughout the school year, undergraduate students present all aspects of theatre in a professional model. Visit www.ithaca.edu/mainstage/ for further information.
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Dillingham Center accommodates all patrons. Individuals with special needs are asked to call (607) 274-3224 to request accommodations as soon as possible.
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