Fools & Kings Project Presents Free Outdoor Production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

The Fools & Kings Project in collaboration with Riverbank State Park opened its free outdoor production of Much Ado About N othing on Saturday, May 6th at Summit Rock at 6:00 PM (entrance at W 86th Street and Centra Park West). This marks the first of the company's fourth season of free, outdoor Shakespeare.

The production, directed by Kenny Wade Marshall, combines Shakespeare's words with music (composed by James Kivlen) to heighten the Bard's already masterful text.

The production team is rounded out by Aura Bishop (Stage Manager), Ian Heitzman (Fight Director), and Shann Smith (Director of Social Media and Marketing). Much Ado About Nothing features Cameron Clarke (Benedick), Jonathan Dauermann (Leonato), Tucker Dally Johnson (Verges/ Friar Francis), Tristan Miller (Dogberry), Clinton Powell (Conrade/Balthazar), Tyler Riley (Antonio/ Sexton), Zoey Rutherford (Margaret/1st. Watch), Mary St. Angelo (Ursula/2nd Watch), Stephen Shore (Borachio), Donnell E. Smith (Claudio), Dustin Sutliff (Don Pedro), Molly Thomas (Don John), Vanessa Wendt (Beatrice), and Sarah Corbyn Woolf (Hero).

Remaining performances at Summit Rock are Saturdays and Sundays May 7th at 3:00 PM and May 14th at 2:00 PM. You can find Summit Rock by entering at W 81st and Central Park West. Performances at Riverbank State Park are Thursday and Saturdays, May 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th all at 6:00 PM. Plus, a Sunday performance on May 21st at 2:00 PM. Riverbank State Park's entrance is on W 145th St and Riverside Drive.

The Fools & Kings Project is dedicated to bringing accessible, engaging theatre to New York City and its surrounding areas, with an emphasis on Shakespeare and other classical texts. Simple yet compelling design, combined with a fast-paced, high-stakes approach creates powerful, enticing productions which attract the expert and novice alike. Co-founded by Melissa Meli (Artistic Director) and Vanessa Wendt (Managing Director). www.thefoolsandkingsproject.com