'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' SET TO OPEN SHAKESPEARE'S CONCOCTION TO AIR.Byline: Daily News NEWHALL - The Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. will present Shakespeare's ``Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600, it was likely first performed in the winter of 1598-1599,[1] and it remains one of Shakespeare's most enduring plays on stage. ,'' a fast-paced story of misunderstood and misperceived love, Jan. 21 through Feb. 19 at the Newhall community theater. Set in the late 19th century, much of the comedy revolves around a string of events affecting two couples. The older couple, Beatrice (Christina Rideout) and Benedick (Andrew Graves), dislike the idea of marriage almost as much as they dislike each other. By contrast, the idealistic Hero (Jennifer Rennels-Magon) and Claudio (Phil Schwadron) seem destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to enjoy a storybook sto·ry·book n. A book containing a collection of stories, usually for children. adj. Occurring in or resembling the style or content of a storybook: storybook characters; a storybook romance. wedding and life together. Yet, in Shakespeare style, both couples become victims of deception with one set being pushed together and the other pulled apart. ``Much Ado About Nothing'' is directed by Michael Davies Michael Davies may refer to:
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with 2 p.m. Sunday performances on Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6. The Canyon Theatre Guild is at 24242 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. Tickets are $9-12 for adults and $7-9 for students and seniors. For reservations, call (661) 799-2702. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Proud father Leonato (Allan Trautman, top left) and uncle Antonio (Eric Thelin, top right) look forward to the wedding of daughter Hero (Jennifer Rennels-Magon) and Claudio (Phil Schwadron, bottom right) in the Canyon Theatre Guild's production of ``Much Ado About Nothing.'' |
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