Welcome to the seaside Italian village of Messina. Get to know the characters in our production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing before arriving for the masquerade ball!
Beatrice played by Jessica Ko
A niece to Leonato and cousin to Hero. She is quick-witted and enjoys her independence. She bickers with Benedick whenever given the opportunity.
Benedick played by Marcus Truschinski
A young lord of Padua, he initially claims he will never marry. In fact, he makes fun of his friend Claudio for falling in love with Hero.
Hero played by Samantha Newcomb
The only child of Leonato and a cousin to Beatrice, Hero falls in love with Claudio. Much of the plot centers on their (almost) wedding.
Claudio played by Ronald Román-Meléndez
A young lord of Florence, he falls in love with Hero and enlists the help of Don Pedro in wooing her before proposing.
Don Pedro played by Rasell Holt
The prince of Aragon, he is recently victorious in battle against his half-brother, Don John. He accepts Leonato's invitation to stay in Messina. He comes up with the idea to trick Beatrice and Benedick.
Leonato played by James Ridge
The Governor of Messina, he welcomes the returning soldiers to the town and his household. He is father to Hero and uncle to Beatrice.
Antonio played by Lester Purry
Brother to Leonato, he is a trusted and respected member of the community.
Ursula played by Miranda Pepin
Gentlewoman attending to Hero, she helps trick Beatrice into admitting her feelings for Benedick.
Margaret played by Briana J. Resa
Another gentlewoman attending to Hero, she is very flirtatious, especially with Borachio.
Don John played by Casey Hoekstra
Half-brother to Don Pedro, he is jealous of the new war hero Claudio, and schemes to destroy Claudio and Hero's wedding plans to get his revenge.
Conrade played by Elizabeth Ledo
An associate of Don John's, he and Borachio help execute his corrupt plans. Conrade famously calls Dogberry "an ass."
Borachio played by Sam Luis Massaro
A follower of Don John, he uses Margaret to make it look like Hero is disloyal to Claudio.
Friar Francis played by Tim Gittings
The priest that tries to officiate the wedding of Hero and Claudio. When Hero is accused of infidelity and embarrassed at the altar, he steps up with the plan to hide Hero until the matter is cleared up.
Dogberry played by Triney Sandoval
A constable of Messina, he is passionate about leading the Watch in protecting the town. He is famous for mixing up his words.
Verges played by Sam D. White
Dogberry's partner in office, he helps interrogate Borachio and Conrade.
The Watch played by Aaron Allen, Sydney Lolita Cusic, Harrison Farmer, Bryant Louis Bentley and Molly Martinez-Collins
The eager team responsible with discovering Don John, Borachio and Conrade's plans. They attempt to protect the city of Messina under Dogberry and Verges' instruction.
Balthasar played by Seth Ajani
A musician in Messina, he entertains citizens and soldiers alike through his songs.
Sexton played by Colin Covert
A representative of the Messina courts, he helps to interrogate Borachio and Conrade while recording their wrong-doings. He is often interrupted by Dogberry and Verges.