Comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ opens in October

SUFFIELD » Shakespeare’s wittiest comedy meets the Roaring ’20s in the Suffield Players’ production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” adapted and directed by Chris Rohmann.

“Much Ado About Nothing” will be performed Oct. 5-7, Oct. 13-15, and Oct. 2021 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 15.

All shows will be held at Mapleton Hall, 1305 Mapleton Avenue, Suffield.

Theatergoers will enjoy two very different love stories in this production: The dramatic romance of true lovers Hero and Claudio, and the brilliant and biting courtship of Beatrice and Benedick. Add in some clowns and connivers, and Shakespeare’s beautiful language— and a classic comedy comes to life, set during the wild and wonderful 1920’s. This show is recommended for ages 13 and up.

The cast includes Karen Balaska of Somers, Hal Chernoffof Simsbury, Zach Gray of Enfield, Tom Hebert of Holyoke, MA, Robert Lunde of Springfield MA, Amanda Marschall of Somers, Nicole Murray of Agawam, MA, Shaun O’Keefe of Enfield, Josh Prouser of Broad Brook, Mark Proulx of Agawam, MA, Dana Ring of West Hartford, Becky Schoenfeld of Bloomfield, Kelly Seip of Springfield, MA, Paul Tafoya of Mansfield and Tyler Wolfson of Suffield.

Tickets are $19, $13 on opening night. Discounts are available for groups, seniors, students and season subscribers.

For reservations and information, call 800-2896148 or 860-668-0837 or visit www.suffieldplayers.org.