Love's Labor's Lost (2019)
Folger Theatre produced Love's Labor's Lost directed by Vivienne Benesch that ran from March 16th 2019 to June 30th 2019.
"Friendly and frisky ... the show so gets the erudite spirit of the play" - The Washington Post
A young king and his three compatriots renounce the company of women in favor of scholarly pursuits. Their pact is immediately jeopardized, however, when the Princess of France and her companions arrive. Will the men stand resolute and keep their monastic vows—or surrender to the charms of the opposite sex? Shakespeare’s delicious play is full of lovers and clowns, foolery and the follies of the heart. Don't miss this rarely performed comedy on our historic Washington, DC stage across from the US Capitol.
Production
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**), United Scenic Artists (***), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Cast
Josh Adams, Dull & Marcade
Tonya Beckman*, Boyet & Jaquenetta
Louis BUtelli*, Holofernes
Matt Dallal, Longaville
Zachary Fine*, Berowne
Megan Graves*, Mote
Eric Hissom* , Don Armado
Yesenia Iglesias*, Maria
Edmund Lewis*, Costard
Amelia Pedlow*, Princess of France
Kelsey Rainwater*, Rosaline
Joshua David Robinson*, King of Navarre
Susan Rome*, Nathaniel
Jack Schmitt, Dumaine
Chani Wereley, Katherine
Understudies
Matt Dallal, Berowne
Fabiolla da Silva, Boyet, Jaquenetta, & Nathaniel
Danielle Gallo, Mote
John Floyd, Dumaine & Longaville
Yesenia Iglesias, Roseline
Melanie Lawrence, Maria & Katherine
Seamus Miller, Don Armado & Holofernes
Jack Novak, Costard, Dull, & Marcade
Jack Schmitt, King of Navarre
Chani Wereley, Princess of France
Creative Team
Lee Savage***, Scenic Design
Tracy Christensen***, Costume Design
Colin K. Bills***, Lighting Design
Lindsay Jones***, Original Music and Sound Design
Michele Osherow, Resident Dramaturg
Eisenberg/Beans Casting, New York Casting
Manna-Symone Middlebrooks & Teresa Wood, Folger Casting
Jessica Short*, Production Stage Manager
Julia Singer* Assistant Stage Manager
Production Team
Charlie Marie McGrath, Assistant Director
Christine Miller, Production Assistant
Tom Story, Text and Voice Coach
Erin Kleiber, Draturgical Intern
Bella Faccia, Inc., Set Construction
Sarah Conte, Props Master
Dave Bova, Hair Designer
Robert Croghan, Assistant Costume Designer
Cidney Forkpah, Wardrobe Head
Douglas Delpizzo, Assistant Lighting Designer
Alex Keen, Master Electrician
Kristen Roth, Assistant Master Electrician
Brandon Roe, Sound Engineer
Erica Power, For Eisenburg/Beans Casting Casting Intern
Grafik, Graphic Design & Ad Agency
OpenBox9, 2019/20 Graphic Design & Ad Agency
Emily Tartanella, Marketing Design Consultant
Brittany Diliberto, Bee Two Sweet PHotography, Promotional and Production Photography
Chiet Productions, Promotional Video
WVPAVA, Archival Video
C2, Open Caption
Folger Theatre
Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
Beth Emelson, Associate Artistic Producer
David Polk, General Manager
Charles Flye, Theatre Production Manager
Rebekah Sheffer, Assistant Technical Director
Other Media
Reviews
"Friendly and frisky ... the show so gets the erudite spirit of the play” – [The Washington Post]
"Delightfully funny … Love’s Labor’s Lost is a love worth finding” – BroadwayWorld
“Lovely, libidinous, and larksome” – Brightest Young Things
“Furiously funny … unbridled fun” – DC Theatre Scene
"The Bard at his most playful ... side-splitting" – DCist
“Love Labor’s Lost is a gem to take in” – DC Metro Theater Arts
"A delightful springtime treat ... you'll find yourself smiling and laughing out loud" - Free Lance-Star
“An irrepressible sense of humor and joy … complete and utter charm” – Metro Weekly
“A wildly outrageous comedy … not to be missed” – MD Theatre Guide
"A raucous and heartfelt ride" - TheatreBloom
“An entertaining, energetic, and side-splitting production” – Plays To See
