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'Much Ado' production has enthusiastic audiences
11/18/2009 8:06 PM   3 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friend

Don't be an hour late and miss the show.

The production of the Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing's "Much Ado About Nothing" has been surrounded by a cloud of confusion as to the official show time. The show will be performed tonight at 7 p.m. in the Black Box with performances to follow on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

During the show, audiences are transported to the 16th century to the Italian city of Messina, where Shakespeare's ponderings are brought to life. The satiric comedy about romantic love features two contrasting couples in a dual of wits as it becomes a battle of the sexes.

"The audiences have been very receptive. The laughter has been infectious and applause has broken out even before scenes have ended. On opening night, a number of students were in the audience hoping to get extra credit for English class by watching the show. I spoke with them before the show and discovered that most had never seen a Shakespearean play performed before. They weren't overly excited ... During the show, they were among the most enthusiastic of the audience members and afterward told me that they had no idea Shakespeare could be so enjoyable," said Director Robert Franklin.

"Much Ado About Nothing" is being performed in the Bechtel Experimental Theater, also called the Black Box. Tickets are on sale at the box office for $8 for adults and $5 for seniors, students and children.

Tickets to the production are available at the ACP box office by calling 648-1438. For more information, visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.

Contact Rachel Johnson at rjohnson@aikenstandard.com.


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USCA :  11/19/2009

The Aiken Community Playhouse is great, but i think many people in the community forget about USCA's theatre department. They also put on some great productions that the citizens of Aiken forget to go and see. So i encourage all you theatre goers to attend some USCA's shows. They are advertised. There is a children's show opening Monday, and the only showing that isn't sold out is Monday night at 7:30 pm.

Excellent Show :  11/19/2009

I attended the first night of performance and truely enjoyed the show. I must admit that I was skeptical about the younger performers, but as soon as the play began I was amazed at their great level of skill. My husband and I laughed and cried laughing. Excellent! I recommend this production to all audiences!

C. Wills

Much Ado About Nothing :  11/19/2009

Great choice for a play in Aiken, South Carolina. A follow-on might be an update featuring our Governor and our State Legislature. Any writers in our English and drama staffs? A project for the students?

Sven
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