Love’s Labour’s Lost
By: William Shakespeare
Directed by Matthew Lewis Johnson
Scenic Design: Samantha Reno
Costume Design: Rainy Edwards
Lighting Design: Watson Sound & Properties Design: Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Wig Design: Kayla Cieslinski
Choreographer: Susan Jung
Stage Manager: Danitza Piper*
Assistant Stage Manager: Tessa Killen*
Dance Captain: Courtney Lucien
Cast
Rosaline: Jasimine Bouldin*
Boyet: Billy Chace*
Dumaine: Jason Coffenberry*
Moth: Cary Davenport*
Don Armado: Giles Davies*
Costard: Jeremy Dubin*
Jaquenetta: Hannah Gregory
Holofernes: Jim Hopkins*
Princess of France: Courtney Lucien*
Maria: Elizabeth Molloy
Longeville: Grant Niezgodski*
Katherine: Dani Grace Nissen
Berowne: KP Powell*
King Ferdinand: Patrick Earl Phillips*
Nathaniel: Aiden Sims*
Dull, Forester, Messenger: Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Production Staff
Master Carpenter: Bryce Carson
Wardrobe Supervisor & Wig Designer: Kayla Cieslinski
Lighting Supervisor & Scenic Associate: Jared Earland
Associate Production Manager: Rainy Edwards
Costume Shop Manager: Lindsey Jones
Assistant Stage Manager: Tessa Killen*
Technical Director: Chris Holloway
Production Technician: Brad Hopper
Resident Stage Manager: Danitza Piper*
Charge Artist: Samantha Reno
Production Manager: Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Production Assistant: Cassidy Stone
Resident Stage Manager & Company Manager: Cole Sweasy*
Season Shakespeare Sponsor:
The Linnemann Family Foundation
Design Sponsor:
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
^Artist sponsored by Judge Mark Painter
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SPOILER ALERT! Do not read if you prefer to be surprised by the production.
A Life of Study
The King of Navarre and his three companions - Berowne, Dumaine and Longaville - commit to a life of study and self-improvement for three years. This means putting aside all thoughts of women and love. Berowne in particular is sceptical about such a scheme.
To help them keep their oath, the King demands that all women must remain at least a mile from the court.
A Wench in the Park
Don Adriano de Armado, a visitor from Spain, tells the King that the court jester, Costard, has been spending time in the park with Jaquenetta, a country girl. This is strictly against the King's rules. Costard is told off and handed over to Don Armado, who will keep an eye on him.
But Don Armado then tells his page, Moth, that he's the one who actually has a fancy for Jaquenetta. He writes her a letter and foolishly asks Costard to deliver it.
The Ladies of France Arrive
Just as the King and his men are settling down to a life of study, the Princess of France and her three ladies-in-waiting arrive. The women are forced to camp a mile away.
But it isn't long before the King and his men find themselves falling for the charms of the ladies...
The Men Admit their True Desires
In the swapping of letters, the extent to which the men have forgotten their oath is revealed. They catch each other out composing love poetry. At first the King is angry that his men have broken their oaths, but then his feelings for the Princess are also forced out into the open. They quickly agree that they should visit the ladies' camp.
The men arrive in disguise. To pay them back for the trick, the ladies swap clothes and impersonate each other. After much confusion, their true identities are revealed. They sit and watch a play.
A Play and then Sad News
There is laughter during the play and there are arguments. The lords and ladies are betrothed. But then news arrives that the Princess's father has died, and she must leave to ascend the throne.
The King and his men swear to remain faithful to their ladies, but the ladies, unconvinced that their love is strong, declare that the men must wait a year and a day to prove that what they say is true. The Princess and her ladies depart, and the men go off to an uncertain future.
Sourced from the Royal Shakespeare Company
Inspired by the classic, teen-filled films of John Hughes, our production of Love Labour’s Lost takes place in a preppy high school in the 1980s. Like Shakespeare, Hughes' scripts would fly from absurdist meta-comedy to heart-on-your-sleeve-earnest in the same scene, always underscored by the perfect soundtrack. Our plot is the same as Shakepeare's, only the trappings surrounding it have changed. To help bridge the gap, take a closer look at the character’s new roles in this totally tubular setting.
The Lords
- King Ferdinand —Responsible, idealistic preppy who swears off dating to focus on scholarship.
- Berowne — Wisecracking, cool, bad boy who joins the king.
- Longaville—Loyal jock who joins the king.
- Dumaine — Nerdy, nice guy who joins the king.
The Ladies
- The Princess of France — Smart, stylish, and confident prep student.
- Rosaline— Brilliant, brassy, tough girl.
- Maria— A shy, artsy student.
- Katharine — Quirky, bright, and bold.
- Boyet — The ladies’ sassy, classy, wise chaperone.
School Staff & Other Students
- Mr. Costard — The school’s joke-filled Janitor.
- Don Armado — Overly dramatic Spanish foreign exchange student who’s a bit too old to still be in school.
- Moth—Nerd who worships the ground Don Armado walks on.
- Ms. Jaquenetta—Tough as nails lunch lady.
- Mr. Holofernes—Lazy, know-it-all teacher who was totally cool 10 years ago.
- Nathaniel— Geeky student whose best friend is his uncool teacher.
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The Winter’s Tale, Act I, Scene ii
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Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Amy Lewis
Joseph Link
Steve Long
Cat Looby
JP and Foote Lund
Joeliene and Michael Magoto, in memory of Michael Valentine
David Mann
Sherry and Steve McCamley
Colleen and Mike McSwiggin
Anita Meister
Lance Melching
Microsoft Rewards API
Patricia Miller
Chris and Molly Milligan
Dave and Diane Moccia
Ms. Mimi Moller
David and Vicki Motch
Christine Mulvin
Dr. Nicholas Newman
Fred and Barbara Norton
Kyrié Owen
Stephen Phillips
Brian Isaac Phillips and Corinne Mohlenhoff
Ronald Plybon
Phil and Susan Price
Beverly Pugh
Brian Reilly
Shannon Richards
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Robertson
Patty Rosely
Kim Salit
Leila Saxena
Kathryn Schnier
Robert and Jennifer Schwartz
Rachelle Sekerka and Michael Eissfeld
Dan Shumer
Nedra Sneed
Christine Socwell
Carol Sparks
Paul Spearman
Jim and Cathy Stautberg
Sarah Tankersley
Suzanne Terwilliger
Annelly Torres Gomez
Ms. Cindy Tsai
Dan and Leslie Turis
Sandra and James Uhrig
The Shakespeare Society of Zanesville Ohio
Buzz Ward
Fred and Jo Anne Warren
Nathaniel Washatka
William Watts
Matt and Jonelle Wehrman
John and Heidi Williams
Bill and Kathy Winters
Leo Yakutis
Monthly Giving Circle
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company relies on the sustained commitment of a strong community of supporters to fuel our mission of bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. We send special thanks to our Monthly Giving Circle for their ongoing support of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company now and for seasons to come.
Rebecca and John Bromels
Curtis Brown
Jon and Katie Clark
Ms. Janet Davidson
Jillian Frasher
Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel
Noah Goertemiller
Emily Hodges
Stephen Jackson
Lance Melching
Kyrié Owen
Kathy and Mike Rademacher
Robert Roesbery
Patty Rosely
Jennifer Sauvey
Susan Schapiro
Suzanne Schindler
Mary Ann Weiss
In-Kind Donors
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company sends special thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their in-kind contributions.
American Legacy Tours
The BonBonerie
Brazee Studios
Castle Skateland
The Children's Theater
Cincinnati Men's Chorus
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Observatory
Cincinnati Zoo
Civic Garden Center
Dr. Niamh O'Leary
Esquire Theatre
Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance
Friends of Music Hall
Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Graeter's
Green Umbrella
Jessica Ruebusch
KeyBank
Lightborne
The Macaron Bar
Mellotone Beer Project
Mercantile Library
Midwest Falconry
Mikki Schaffner
NKU Haile Planetarium
Red Tree Coffee and Art
REVEL Urban Winery
Rhinegeist Brewery
State Bound Operations
Western & Southern Financial Group
Legacy Society
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is grateful to the generous donors who have remembered CSC in their estates, or have expressed their commitment to a future planned gift. If you have considered including Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in your estate plans and want to learn more, please reach out to Sara Clark, Director of Development, at Sara.Clark@cincyshakes.com.
Mrs. L.L. Browning
Cynthia Crilley
Estate of Henrietta Barlag
Estate of Dava Lynn Biehl
Estate of James R. Bridgeland, Jr.
William Gordon and Nancy Johnson
The Gumbleton Family
Thomas P. Lee
Julie Metz
Laura A. Hobson
ArtsWave Partners
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company acknowledges the following partner companies, foundations and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Campaign at the $100,000+ level. Thank you!
$2 million +
P&G
$1 million to $1,999,999
Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Foundation
$500,000 to $999,999
GE Aerospace
$250,000 to $499,999
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee
Western & Southern Financial Group
$100,000 – $249,999
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Reds
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation
The Enquirer│Cincinnati.com
Great American Insurance Group
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Kroger Co.
Messer Construction Co.
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