This year's performances of Much Ado About Nothing are set for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting July 21 and closing August 6.

The pre show will begin at 6:00PM and the production will begin at 6:30PM.

​Pre show:
The pre-show in Webster’s Woods, co-written and performed by our young students, is your chance to learn the plot of Much Ado About Nothing. In addition, you'll become familiar with some of Shakespeare's language, and enjoy some of the wackiest, silliest antics we have ever presented. Shakespeare himself makes an appearance in this delightful romp, and a 15 minute version of Much Ado will be presented in modern English. 
Production: 
Much Ado About Nothing is set in the 1950's, with fun and color to spare. We open with a group of soldiers and their prince having returned from war, to stay with a prosperous family. Mayhem ensues. While this play is certainly a comedy, it explores very dark themes and portrays a great deal of suffering. The plot takes a devastating turn, but the fast pace,  heightened humor and satisfying resolution mean the overall tone of the play is one of romantic, silly joy and irrepressible zest for life.

Enjoying Your Experience

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  • Cost: Free! Donations encouraged.
  • Parking: Please carpool as parking is limited.
  • Seating: Blankets and low lawn chairs.
  • Food: *Bring a picnic. (Please "leave no trace").
  • Pets: Service animals only.
  • Restrooms: Onsite.
  • Photos & Video: Allowed during performance.





* No glass containers or outside alcohol will be permitted. 

Workshops

When
​March 10, 6:30PM and March 18, 2:30PM
 
First Workshop
This workshop will begin with a brief talk on Shakespeare, his life, and his work. A quick review of his plays will culminate in a more in depth introduction to Much Ado About Nothing. The workshop will end with an opportunity for participants to contribute to the structure of the Much Ado Pre-Show by deciding plot points that should be included, and developing a loose scene plan.

Second Workshop
This workshop will begin with a brief review of the plot of Much Ado About Nothing and an introduction to the Reduced Shakespeare style. Participants will practice translating Shakespeare into modern language as well as searching the text for lines that should be added in their original form. The performance of some of these short scenes will act as an audition for those interested in joining the production.
Where
Campfire Clubhouse (619 East 4th Street, Port Angeles WA)

Cost
Free!
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2016 Production: The Tempest

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About The Tempest:

A great storm shipwrecks the King of Naples, the Duke of Milan, and all their cronies on a strange and menacing island. Safe, but each grieving the loss of those who were separated, the castaways are unaware that powerful magic is behind their troubles, and a powerful wizard is bent on revenge.
Prospero, sorcerer and rightful Duke of Milan, was banished by his brother and marooned on the island when his daughter was an infant. He is determined to right the wrongs he suffered, and restore the birthright of his daughter, now grown into a beautiful young lady.
Aided by the magical inhabitants of the island, Prospero leads his victims through miserable and enormously entertaining misadventures. But can he foil a plot against his own life, and learn the gift of empathy after so many years of bitterness and rage?

2015 Production: A Midsummer Night's Dream

About A Midsummer Night's Dream:

Written in the mid-1590s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most delightful creations. He draws from Greek mythology with many references to Greek gods and goddesses. A Midsummer Night's Dream explores the nature of romantic love.  Its conclusion?  The pursuit of love has the capacity to make us irrational and foolish. This play is the product of Shakespeare’s imagination and we get a front-row seat to experience all the different ways each character perceives reality and love.