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[[Folger Theatre]] presented their production of [[Much Ado About Nothing|''Much Ado About Nothing'']] from November 14 to December 20, 1998 in the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. Tony Cisek won a [[Helen Hayes Awards|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."
[[Folger Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's [[Much Ado About Nothing|''Much Ado About Nothing'']], directed by Joe Banno, from November 14 to December 20, 1998.  


[[File:2005 Much Ado About Nothing Folger Theatre 3.jpg|350px|left|frame|Ben Hulan (Claudio), Michael Russotto (Don Pedro), Rick Foucheux (Leonato); Back: David Fendig (Benedick), ''Much Ado About Nothing'', Folger Theatre, 1998. Directed by Joe Banno. Ken Cobb.]]
[[File:2005 Much Ado About Nothing Folger Theatre 3.jpg|frame|Front: Ben Hulan (Claudio), Michael Russotto (Don Pedro), Rick Foucheux (Leonato); Back: David Fendig (Benedick), ''Much Ado About Nothing'', Folger Theatre, 1998. Directed by Joe Banno. Photo by Ken Cobb.|alt=|center]]


== The Production ==
Tony Cisek won a [[Helen Hayes Awards|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===
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Cast==
''In order of appearance''
''In order of appearance''


*David Fendig: Benedick
*David Fendig*: Benedick
*Rick Foucheux: Leonato
*Rick Foucheux*: Leonato
*Tina Frantz: Margaret  
*Tina Frantz**: Margaret
*Christopher Henley: Don John
*Christopher Henley: Don John
*Ben Hulan: Claudio
*Ben Hulan: Claudio
*David Bryan Jackson: Verges
*David Bryan Jackson*: Verges
*Michael Tolaydo: Macbeth
*Michael Tolaydo*: Macbeth
*Jeffrey Johnson: Borachio
*Jeffrey Johnson**: Borachio
*Cam Magee: Innogen
*Cam Magee*: Innogen
*Peter J. Mendez: Geroge Seacoal
*Peter J. Mendez**: Geroge Seacoal
*Michael Russotto: Don Pedro
*Michael Russotto: Don Pedro
*Rhea Seehorn: Hero
*Rhea Seehorn*: Hero
*Gary Telles: Dogberry
*Gary Telles*: Dogberry
*Holly Twyford: Beatrice
*Holly Twyford: Beatrice
*Christopher Walker: Balthasar
*Christopher Walker: Balthasar
*Chuck Young: Friar
*Chuck Young: Friar
*Jim Zadar: Friar
*Jim Zadar*: Friar


==Staff==
===Creative team===


*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
*William Shakespeare, Playwright
*Janet M. Clark, Production Manager
 
 
==Production team==
*Joe Banno, Director
*Joe Banno, Director
*Tony Cisek, Scenic Designer
*Tony Cisek, Scenic Designer
*Martha Mountain, Lighting Designer
*Martha Mountain***, Lighting Designer
*Gail Stewart Beach, Costume Designer
*Gail Stewart Beach, Costume Designer
*Scott Burgess, Original Music and Sound Designer
*Scott Burgess, Original Music and Sound Designer
*Elsie Jones, Properties Designer/Set Dressing
*Elsie Jones, Properties Designer/Set Dressing
*Molly E. Haws, Stage Manager
*Molly E. Haws*, Stage Manager
*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director
*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director


==Production, direction and management team==
===Production team===


*Lofty Durham, Assistant Director
*Lofty Durham, Assistant Director
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*Julie Ahern, Production Assistant
*Julie Ahern, Production Assistant
*Walter Berry, Set Construction
*Walter Berry, Set Construction
*Bill Fecke, House Management  
*Bill Fecke, House Management
*David Peters, House Management
*David Peters, House Management
===Folger Theatre===
*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
*Janet M. Clark, Production Manager


==Image gallery==
==Image gallery==
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File:1998 Much Ado About Nothing Folger 3.jpg|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.
File:1998 Much Ado About Nothing Folger 3.jpg|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.
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Latest revision as of 10:10, 8 February 2021

Folger Theatre produced William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joe Banno, from November 14 to December 20, 1998.

Front: Ben Hulan (Claudio), Michael Russotto (Don Pedro), Rick Foucheux (Leonato); Back: David Fendig (Benedick), Much Ado About Nothing, Folger Theatre, 1998. Directed by Joe Banno. Photo by Ken Cobb.

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.

    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.

    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.