“Friendship is constant in all other things, 
Save in the office and affairs of love.”

Alaska Theater Festival presents

Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare

June 26 - July 13, 2025

Tickets: Free (Donations welcome)

Wit meets romance in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies! When young lovers Hero and Claudio are torn apart by a scheming villain, their friends must rally to right the wrongs. Meanwhile, the sharp-tongued Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confronting their true feelings in a battle of wits and hearts. Full of clever wordplay, mistaken identities, and heartfelt moments, Much Ado About Nothing is a joyous tale of love, laughter, and redemption.

Featuring an ensemble of actors including Theater Alaska company members Enrique Bravo and Natalia Spengler as Benedick and Beatrice, as well as Scout James, Bryan Crowder, Roman Mahanyu, Caitlin O’Meally, Anna Becknell, James Patrick, and Flordelino Lagundino. Directed by Matt Huff.

Theater Alaska’s season is supported in part by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and the City and Borough of Juneau.

Additional production support provided by Filipino Community, Inc., and presented in partnership with Jensen-Olsen Arboretum and Juneau Public Libraries.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 26 @ 7pm - Treadwell Mine Office Building
Friday, June 27 @ 7pm - Treadwell Mine Office Building
Saturday, June 28 @ 7pm - Treadwell Mine Office Building
Sunday, June 29 @ 3pm - Treadwell Mine Office Building

Tuesday, July 1 @ 6pm - Riverview Senior Living (3041 Clinton Dr)
Wednesday, July 2 @ 6pm - Juneau Pioneer Home (4675 Glacier Hwy)
Thursday, July 3 - NO PERFORMANCE
Friday, July 4 - NO PERFORMANCE
Saturday, July 5 @ 7pm - Jensen-Olson Arboretum (23035 Glacier Hwy)
Sunday, July 6 @ 3pm - Riverside Rotary Park (300 Riverside Dr)

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall (415 Fourth Street)
Thursday, July 10 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall 
Friday, July 11 @ 7pm - UAS Noyes Pavilion
Saturday, July 12 @ 7pm - UAS Noyes Pavilion
Sunday, July 13 @ 5:30pm - Mendenhall Valley Public Library (3025 Diamond Pk Lp)

CREATIVE TEAM
Director Matt Huff
Set and Properties Designer Karl Dickey
Costume Designer Corina Chase
Composer and Sound Designer Matt Otto
Voice and Text Coach Thom Jones
Choreographer Hali Duran
Stage Manager Megan Riordan
Graphic Design Manuel Miranda Practice
Dramaturgical Consultant John Shirley

CAST
Beatrice Natalia Spengler
Benedick Enrique Bravo
Dogberry/Friar Scout James
Don John Flordelino Lagundino
Margaret/Seacoal Caitlin O’Meally
Leonato Bryan Crowder
Claudio Lake Bartlett
Hero/Sexton Anna Becknell
Borachio Roman Mahanyu
Don Pedro James Patrick

Cast

Creative Team