Directed by Julie A. Richardson
Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, with music by Paddy Cunneen

“I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all.”
― Viola De Lesseps

The season opener! A magnificent play, full of excitement and humor and romance and wit. Backed by a sensational cast, this wildly popular play will leave you gasping and spellbound. The Montford Park Players are thrilled to be able to lead off 2019 with this absolute feast of delights. Not to be missed! Pick a weekend and put it in your calendar now. Invite some friends. You’re in for a wonderful, wonderful night!

Playing Outdoors at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening at 7:30 pm
May 3rd – May 25th, 2019

— Click here to plan your visit!

Bring a picnic and settle in for an unforgettable performance. We’re opening this season with a flourish!

And remember, as always — performances with the Montford Park Players are COMPLETELY FREE!

“What inspires plays to be written? What if Romeo and Juliet was really Romeo and Ethel the Pirate’s Daughter? See how it all works out in the end!”

Cast:

William Shakespeare – Scott Keel
Viola De Lesseps / Thomas Kent – Trinity Keel
Kit Marlowe / Boatman – David Broshar
Fennyman / Court Audience – Charile Wilson
Lambert / Robin / Burbage Heavy / Party Guest / Court Audience – Zachary Hamrick
Frees / Wasbash / Party Guest / Court Audience – Bill Chameides
Henslowe – Kevin Norris
Richard Burbage – Daniel Henry
Mistress Quickly / Party Guest – Mandy Bean
Peter / Valentine / Party Guest – Jered Schuls (w / Spot – Whiskey Keel)
Ralph / Proteus / Party Guest – John Preston Mendanhall
Queen Elizabeth I – Devyn Ray Villarreal
Edmund Tilney (The Lord Chamberlain) – David Mycoff
Nurse / Court Audience – Natasha Charles
Sir Robert De Lesseps / Magician – Steve Turner
Lord Wessex / Court Audience – Will Storrs
Ned Alleyn / Catling-Guard 1 – Haven Volpe
Adam / Guard 2 / Party Server / Burbage Heavy / Court Audience – Harrison Rhodes
Molly / Lady In Waiting / Party Guest / Bar Keep / Court Audience – Stephanie Nusbaum
Kate / Lady In Waiting / Party Guest / Court Audience – Emily Tucker
Nol / Audience – Grace Derenne
John Webster – Gaia Eggert
Sam / Townsperson / Party Guest / Audience – Emmy Rose Frost
Actor Line – Harrison Rhodes
Abraham / Townsperson / Party Guest – Sophie Blankinship
Townsperson / Party Guest / Ladies in Waiting – Christel Schober-Colburn
Townsperson / Party Guest / Ladies in Waiting – Ruby Schober-Colburn

Crew:

Assistant Director – Hollie Sherrill
Stage Manager – Traci Wallace
Fight Choreographer – Allison Collins
Dance Choreographer – Kristi DeVille
Fight and Dance Captain – Devyn Ray Villarreal
Music Director – Chelsey Gaddy
Set Designers – Art Moore & Aaron Pelman
Costume Designer – Victoria Smith
Lighting Designer – Russell Wicker

Join Us for the Show!
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 3rd – May 25th
Click Here to Reserve Your Seats!