As You Like It (2019)
Aug 7-10, 2019

As You Like It (2019)

We that are true lovers run into strange capers.

After fleeing home to escape political persecution, Rosalind finds herself hiding in the countryside among a boisterous cast of characters, making unexpected acquaintances and experiencing the restorative power of love along the way. CSF’s intimate, theatrical production will feature a cast of eight portraying every role in the play.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare in the elegant University Theatre.

Performance dates and times: 

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.  $18-$54
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m.  $21-$63
Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.  $21-$63

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Buying options

Discounts for groups, youth, seniors, students, active military, CU employees and season ticket orders. Learn more

More about the show:

Why this play? Why here and now?

“But other than their status in the classical theatre lexicon, what makes these tales worth exploring time and time again? It’s a question we ask ourselves every year.”

CU Presents

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Review: "As You Like It"

"One of the most delightful evenings of theatre I’ve had in a long time!"

Juliet Wittman

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Theater Review: "As You Like It"

"'As You Like It' gave the feeling of a bunch of friends who got together to tell this story in an almost abandoned theatre just for their own fun ... But what a bunch of friends! A WOW factor of 8.5!"

Get Boulder

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Shakespeare's here

"Time to get your Bard on—summer in Boulder just wouldn’t be the same without the Colorado Shakespeare Festival!"

Boulder Weekly

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As You Like It Jams At Colorado Shakespeare Festival

"Arden is a happenin’ place, and what happens is hilarious and happy-making."

Rocky Mountain Theatre

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Director

Director

Carolyn Howarthº

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Cast

Emily Van Fleet*

Rosalind

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Shunté Lofton*

Celia/Ensemble

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Josh Innerst*

Touchstone/Adam/Amiens/Ensemble

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Seth Dhonau*

Orlando/William/Ensemble

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Artistic Team

Costume Shop Manager

Adam M. Dill

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Fight Choreographer

Christopher DuVal

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Sound Designer

Jason Ducat^

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Voice and Text Coach

Julie Foh

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Casting Director

Sylvia Gregory

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Lighting Designer

Katie Gruenhagen

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Costume Designer

Clare Henkel^

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Scenic Designer

Stephen C. Jones^

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Stage Manager

Kaylyn Kriaski*

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Assistant Stage Manager

Tiffany Lutz*

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Music Composer

Sam Misner

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Dance Choreographer

Erika Randall

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Dramaturg

Heidi Schmidt

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Plan your visit

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