Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Beatrice and Benedick love to bicker. The only thing they might learn to love more? Each other. (They just don’t know it yet!) In this rollicking lampoon of relationships, romance, and the influence of town gossip, Shakespeare delivers a near-perfect enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy.
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.
Weather policy
Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions.
Buying options
Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Full, Pick 2 or 3, Weekday Will, and Choice packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.
Single ticket discounts are available for preview night, groups (10+), youth (K-12), seniors (65+), students, active military and CU students and employees. Volunteer ushers get to see the show for free.
Cast
Douglas Fries
Borachio
Cameron Hazlip
Second Watch / Ensemble
Susannah McLeod
Don John
K.P. Powell* *
Benedick
Jude Stivers
Conrade / Ensemble
Jessica Robblee* *
Beatrice
Isobel Makin
Swing
Anastasia Davidson
Margaret / First Watch / Ensemble
Maija Pieper
Swing
Ryan Omar Stack
Claudio
Brik Berkes* *
Leonato
Kyle Lawrence
Swing
Shunté Lofton* *
Hero
Ellen McLaughlin* *
Verges / Friar Francis
Sam Sandoe
Ursulo / Sexton / Ensemble
Sean Scrutchins* *
Balthasar / Dogberry / Ensemble
Artistic Team
Shannon McKinney^
Lighting Designer
Wessie Simmons* *
Assistant Stage Manager
Kaylyn Kriaski* *
Stage Manager
Jeffrey Parker
Director of Voice and Text
Jason Ducat^
Sound Designer
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Costume Designer
Kevin Nelson
Scenic Designer
Amanda Giguere
Dramaturg
Artists
Kevin Rich *
Actor