Shakespeare in the Heights presents Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare, flappers, gangsters! Set in Chicago of the roaring twenties.
Event details
Fri, May 30 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, May 31 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun, Jun 01 2025
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri, Jun 06 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, Jun 07 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun, Jun 08 2025
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Huber Heights Parks summer arts series
Shakespeare in the Heights features flappers and gangsters in its second annual production as part of the Huber Heights Parks summer arts series. This adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, is set in Chicago of the roaring twenties with Don Pedro, who has recently come out on top after a mafia power struggle between himself and his brother. The story follows the whirlwind love story of young Hero, the daughter of one of the Don’s trusted lieutenants, and Claudio, an up-and-coming young mobster, as well as their fiery cousins Benedick and Beatrice who revel in treading the fine line between love and hate as they explore their relationship. Passions fly, treachery abounds, and comedy ensues with the interference of the Don’s villainous brother, John, and the bumbling beat cop, Dogberry.
Directed by Zoey Knapp, assistant directed by Andrew Hunt, produced by David Meadows and Jene Shaw, stage managed by Mary Carlson, scenic design by Hannah Baker. The cast includes: Keslina Luoma (Beatrice), Caleb Floyd (Benedick), Andy Crawford, Molly Kelly, Tamar Fishbein, Christy Barker, John Wysong, David Meadows, Wayne Wolfe, Leif Walters, Melanie Brown, Don Smith, Chris Petree, Xander Magill.
Performances are: Fridays and Saturdays, May 30-31 & June 6-7 at 8pm; and Sundays June 1 & 8 at 7pm. Admission is free (donations encouraged). Stone benches are built into the amphitheater and ground level seating is available on the stage; audience members are invited to bring blankets, cushions, or stadium chairs for comfort.
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Eichelberger Amphitheater
Shakespeare in the Heights.
