Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Theatre, 1998)
Folger Theatre produced William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joe Banno, from November 14 to December 20, 1998.
The Production
Tony Cisek won a Helen Hayes Award for "Outstanding Set Design," Holly Twyford, as Beatrice, was nominated for "Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play," and the production was nominated for "Outstanding Residential Play."
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include United Scenic Artists (***), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity Members Candidates are identified with (**).
Cast
In order of appearance
- David Fendig*: Benedick
- Rick Foucheux*: Leonato
- Tina Frantz**: Margaret
- Christopher Henley: Don John
- Ben Hulan: Claudio
- David Bryan Jackson*: Verges
- Michael Tolaydo*: Macbeth
- Jeffrey Johnson**: Borachio
- Cam Magee*: Innogen
- Peter J. Mendez**: Geroge Seacoal
- Michael Russotto: Don Pedro
- Rhea Seehorn*: Hero
- Gary Telles*: Dogberry
- Holly Twyford: Beatrice
- Christopher Walker: Balthasar
- Chuck Young: Friar
- Jim Zadar*: Friar
Creative team
- William Shakespeare, Playwright
- Joe Banno, Director
- Tony Cisek, Scenic Designer
- Martha Mountain***, Lighting Designer
- Gail Stewart Beach, Costume Designer
- Scott Burgess, Original Music and Sound Designer
- Elsie Jones, Properties Designer/Set Dressing
- Molly E. Haws*, Stage Manager
- Brette Goldstein, Casting Director
Production team
- Lofty Durham, Assistant Director
- Cynthia Clark, Assistant Stage Manager
- Cam Magee, Dramaturg
- Jason Lajka, Assistant to the Set Designer
- Joseph Pindelski, Assistant to the Costume Designer
- L.A. Mcdonald, Master Electrician
- Julie Ahern, Wardrobe
- L.A. Mcdonald, Light Board Operator
- Bill Cook, Sound Board Operator
- Julie Ahern, Production Assistant
- Walter Berry, Set Construction
- Bill Fecke, House Management
- David Peters, House Management
Folger Theatre
- Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
- Janet M. Clark, Production Manager
Image gallery
David Fendig (Benedick), Holly Twyford (Beatrice), Much Ado About Nothing, Folger Theatre, 1998. Directed by Joe Banno. Ken Cobb.
Chuck Young (Friar), Rick Foucheux (Leonato), Cam Magee (Innogen), Holly Twyford (Beatrice), and Rhea Seehorn (Hero), Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joe Banno, Folger Theatre, 1998. Ken Cobb.
