Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Music by Paddy Cunneen
Directed by Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano, Artistic Director
Assistant Director & Stage Manager - Avery Thompson
Based on the Oscar-winning Best Picture!
Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.
Ages: 14 and over
Cast and Creative Team for Shakespeare in Love at Chicago Street Theatre
Cast
Jack Reichert
Will Shakespeare
Molly Herren
Viola DeLesseps
Rudy Parmigiano
Kit Marlowe
Andy Glorioso
Phillip Henslowe
Rodney Clemmons
Lord Wessex
Madyson Ruzbasan
Ned Alleyn
Rob Morris
Edmund Tilney & Robert DeLesseps
Asher Knauff
Burbage
Anne Nicholls
Nurse
Erik Gollnick
Fennyman
Jason Kaplan
Fennyman
Jeff Schultz
Wabash
Peter Parker
Sam Valentine
Avery Thompson
Sam Valentine
Connor O'Dell
John Webster
Cai McClure
Ralph, Lambert & Catling
Whitney Perish
Queen Elizabeth I
Deric Perish
Adam
Laura Kick
Barmaid & Molly
Olivia Lozano
Mistress Quickly & Kate
Chris Canul
Peter & Boarman
Katie Golding
Robin
James Rhoten
Nol
Abigail Laughner
Ensemble
Finn Steele-Parker
Spot
Creative Team
Lisa M.R. Formosa-Parmigiano
Director
Avery Thompson
Assistant Director & Stage Manager
Michael Glorioso
Tech Director & Master Carpenter
Marcia Burbage
Lighting Design
Set Design
Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano & Michael Glorioso
Sam Haus
Sound Design
Dona Henry
Costume Design
Olivia Lozano
Costume Design
Jason Kaplan
Fight Choreography
Connor O'Dell
Choreography
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