AS YOU LIKE IT
Directed by John Kissingford, founder of UpstART Theater
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women, merely players.
Everything is over the top in this comedy. Shakespeare knows we laugh at gender bending, so in As You Like It, a male actor plays a girl named Rosalind. To stay safe in the forest, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy named Ganymede. But then, her hot crush Orlando shows up, so, to "cure him of his lovesickness," Ganymede pretends to be his lady Rosalind. It's dizzying: a boy plays a girl who's dressed as a boy imitating a girl.
And Shakespeare knows we like it when two people get married at the end of a romantic comedy. Well then... how about 8 people, in four motley couples? Ridiculous!
It's an insane plot with wacky characters and lots of music and hilarious twists and turns.
SHAKESPEARE... as he intended it.
BEER & WINE GARDEN, snacks, non-alcoholic and specialty drinks will be available during the show for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to UpstART Theater That Moves for production costs of Shakespeare the Park at Anesi Park (August 6 and 7, 2024).
PLEASE no outside alcohol (it will jeopardize our liquor license and fundraising capabilities). You are welcome to bring a picnic basket with snacks! Bring a LOW sitting chair and/or blanket to sit in the grass.
Can’t make it but want to support the event? You can DONATE any amount via GoFundMe:
This event is sponsored by UpstART Theater That Moves, Thomas Livingstone Photography, Kendall Mountain Gallery, Christine Fonner Coaching, Roam Your Soul, Silverton Creative District, Columbine Road House, Town of Silverton, Elevated Coffee Company, The Teller House, and Wildcrafter Spa, and many individual contributors!
**Content warning: As You Like It contains strong language, adult themes, and loud noises. Viewer discretion advised.