Glenbard East to perform 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)' Feb. 2-5

Posted January 27, 2022 10:00 pm

By Peg Mannion Glenbard District 87

Glenbard East Theatre will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]" written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.

This is Shakespeare meets Monty Python in a fast-paced comedy. The company of actors set out to perform all of Shakespeare's play in one evening of theater and the hilarity that ensues. It is light, interactive and a fun night of theater. The original show was written in 1987, and this is the updated/revised version from 2011.

The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, and Friday to Saturday, Feb. 4-5, as well as a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Ryder Hall, 1014 S. Main St. in Lombard.

Tickets are $8, available online at www.gefinearts.org/theatre or at the door.

Gia Dagenhart addresses the audience during rehearsal for Glenbard East High School's production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)." Courtesy of Glenbard East High School

The ensemble features: Fiona Bilkey, Reed Brooks, Erin Brouder, Gia Dagenhart, Audrey Dahlman, Ray Hemmer, Jackie Hernandez, Sophia Hoey, Sean Knowles, Mira Kuhlman, David Manh, Anthony Nichols, Sophia Opila, Katie Pruyn, Samantha Rotar, Michaela Rouse, Erik Vazquez, Linaea Walsh, and Iria Youstra. The assistant director is Madeline Pierson.

Here are Glenbard East Theatre director Josh Rubin's answers to some questions about the production.

Q: Why did you choose "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" for Glenbard East High School's winter play?

A: We chose this show because we thought with everything going on in the world right now our audiences could use a little bit of laughter and joy. The actors break the fourth wall and talk directly to the audience, helping to connect them to the show.

Q: How many students are involved with the production?

A: The cast consists of a group of 19 ensemble members or players. This is expanded from 3 cast members in the original production.

Q: How will your play differ from the original?

A: Along with the expanded cast, we had to adapt some of the movement and humor to accommodate wearing masks and social distancing.

Q: What do you think audiences will enjoy most about this play?

A: We think they will appreciate the crazy, fun and humorous nature of the show, along with the references to Shakespeare's great works.

‘Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)’

• Student designers: Maeve Condon, costumes; Ryan Lawrence, lights; Reed Brooks, scenery; and Kate Shuert, company T-shirt design.

• Scenery: Lauren Wilinski, Ben Judd, Anjali Surendran, Corinne Petiprin, Luciana Tapia-Gutierrez, Celeste Zito, Maris Olas, Ryan Lawrence, Hannah Linley, Iria Youstra, Julien Batista, Liv Gomez, Allie Pina, Reed Brooks, Audrey Beales, Michelle Macwan, Cing Dim, Killian Gorvett, Pablo Siam, Maddie Pierson, Sidney Wilinski, Emma Johnson, Alex Schneider, Anthony Nichols, Fiona Bilkey, Soha Ali, Kaylee Choi, and Katie Pruyn

• Props: Jessica Mayer, Emma Johnson, Jake Velasco, Addison Gill, Corinne Petiprin, Sean Knowles, Anthony Nichols, Sam Rotar

• Costumes: Maeve Condon, Sophia Opila, Audrey Beales, Kaylee Choi, Maeve Condon, Liv Gomez, Jilly Gorvett, Tiffany Huels, Hannah Linley, Marisa Olas, Corrine Petiprin, Allie Piña, Anjali Surendran

• Lights: Ryan Lawrence, Macky Hartweg

• Sound: Emerson Neczek

• Hair and makeup: Katie Pruyn

• Publicity: Michelle Macwan, Cing Dim, Fiona Bilkey

• Box office: Corinne Petiprin

• House manager: Lyel Pascasio

• Photographer: Peyton Vari

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