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LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Midsommer Flight

Dates: 6/27/2025 - 8/3/2025

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Midsommer Flight presents a free production of Shakespeare's comedy LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST in various Chicago parks from June 27 to August 3, 2025. The play follows the King of Navarre, portrayed by Joshua Pennington, and his companions as they attempt to focus on their studies while swearing off women, only to be tempted by the arrival of the Princess of France, played by Vanessa Copeland. Directed by Beth Wolf, this outdoor production will feature a cast of 15 actors, including Travis Ascione, Brandon Beach, and Danielle Kerr, delivering themes of love, desire, and the complexities of youth. Performances will be held over six weekends in six different locations throughout the city.

Cast and Creative team for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Midsommer Flight

Cast

Henry DelBello

King/Longaville/Dumaine


Lydia Moss

Katherine


Michael Girts

Constable Dull


Jessica Goforth

Holofernes


Danielle Kerr

Rosaline


Juliet Kang Huneke

Maria


Vanessa Copeland

Princess


Dane Brandon

Longaville


Brandon Beach

Berowne


Travis Ascione

Dumaine


Joshua Pennington

Ferdinand


Dana Macel

Boyet/Holofernes


Triniti Cruz

Rosaline/Jacquenetta


Payton Nesci

Berowne/Dull


Ahlora Victoria

Princess/Maria/Katherine


Barry Irving

Nathaniel


Dakotah Brown

Costard/Nathaniel/Armado


Travis Shanahan

Costard


Ruby Sevcik

Jaquenetta


Hayley Rice

Boyet


Drew Longo

Armado


Creative Team

Meredith Ernst Maryfield

Text Coach


Beth Wolf

Director


Isa Noe

Scenic/Props Designer


Rachel M. Sypniewski

Costume Designer


Jack Morsovillo

Composer/Music Director


Ebby Offord

Assistant Director


Hailey Piorek

Stage Manager


Elliott Puckette

Assistant Stage Manager


Kristina Gramillo

Production Manager


Sheryl Williams

Intimacy Director


Sammi Grant

Vocal Coach




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