Moraine Valley Community College is hosting its 19th season of free Shakespeare Under the Stars performances with “Much Ado About Nothing,” from July 20 to 22, at 7 p.m., and July 23 at 5 p.m., on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills. The outdoor performances will be on the Gateway, between Buildings M and F.
This summer’s play by the Bard is a comedy about misunderstandings, love and deception. It focuses on the courtship and scandal between a young woman named Hero and her suitor, Claudio. The witty war of words between Claudio’s friend, Benedick, and Hero’s cousin, Beatrice, also draws attention in this story.
The cast includes:
Don Pedro – Kevin Trudeau, of Chicago
Don John – Michael Kocher, of Homewood
Claudio – Bobby Izumikawa, of Chicago
Benedick – Brian Walsh, of Chicago
Leonato – Dan Scott, of Chicago
Conrade – Sean Gallagher, of Tinley Park
Borachio – Lucy West, of Frankfort Square
Balthasar – Nick Kniebusch, of Orland Park
Friar Francis – Jennifer M. Hawk, of Berwyn
Dogberry – Aidan McGuire, of Orland Park
Antonio – Jack Higgins, of Chicago
Verges – Will Witry, of Chicago
Hero – Elaina Dague, of Homewood
Beatrice – Pam Bagdzinski, of Chicago
Margaret – Drew Winters, of Leland
Ursula – Jocelyn Orozco, of Lansing
Boy – Margaret Pesquera, of Alsip
First Watchman – Luke Wlazlo, of Orland Park
Second Watchman – Gracie Polchan, of Justice
Messenger – Natalie Cross, of Summit
Sexton – Diana Christine, of Orland Park
Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments, but no alcohol. In the event of rain, the show will be moved inside the Fine and Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (708) 974-5500 or email boxoffice@morainevalley.edu.
For news media inquiries, contact Maura Vizza, Moraine Valley communications specialist and sports information coordinator, at (708) 974-5742 or Vizzam@morainevalley.edu.
