“The Book of Will” by Lauren Gunderson at County Players Falls Theatre

County Players, one of the longest running community theatre companies in the area is proud to present the Comedy The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, opening Friday, September 9, 2022, Directed by Andrew Karl, performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday September 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8pm, with a matinees on Sunday, September 18, and Saturday September 24 at 2pm. and will be held at the County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main Street in the Village of Wappingers Fall.William Shakespeares been dead for three years. His friends and fellow actors miss him and his beautiful plays. When a pirated, badly botched Hamlet (To be or not to be, theres the point...), they realize Shakespeares lines are disappearing into the forgetful memory of time. They need a booka definitive copy of his original plays, but to make one, they have to battle an unscrupulous publisher, a boozy poet, and their own mortality. Lauren Gundersons look at Shakespeares First Folio is a lively, funny, poignant love letter to theatre and the printed word.The production features the local talents of Michael Frohnhoefer; Michele George; Declan McCarthy; Kevin McCarthy, Jr.; Kevin McCarthy, Sr.; Macy McKnight; David J. Ringwood; Julie Seltzer; Doug Woolley; and Robert Yarnall. Director Andrew Karl says: At its core, 'The Book of Will' is about a community coming together to honor their friend and each other. So it is fitting to be performed by County Players, who honor our community and each other with their commitment to the highest level of theatrical offerings. It's been my honor to guide this story of life, love, loss, and the legacy of Shakespeares words - stories were for all of us. The 'Book of Will' is for all of us."Hudson Valley Credit Union proudly sponsors County Players 64th Season. This production of The Book of Will is made possible by Bronze Sponsor Facilities Maintenance Corporation, and is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.