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Oakland Tribune
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Lisa Edsall Giglio
Woman's Will presents a unique take on Shakespeare's classic comedy.
Dates and Locations
Week One
July 10, 1pm: John Hinkel Park, Berkeley
July 11, 1pm: John Hinkel Park, Berkeley
Week Two
July 17, 1pm: John Hinkel Park, Berkeley
July 18, 1pm: Dimond Park, Oakland
Week Three
July 24, TBA
July 25, 5pm: Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek
Week Four
July 30, 6pm: Hillside Clubhouse Lawn, Rossmoor
July 31, 1pm: San Felipe Park, Hayward
August 1, 1pm: Rengstorff House, Mountain View
Week Five
August 7, 1pm: Montclair Park, Oakland
August 8, 1pm: Montclair Park, Oakland
Week Six
August 14, 5pm: Town Green, Danville
August 15, 4:30 pm: Pleasanton Centennial Park
Week Seven
August 21, 1pm: Dolores Park, San Francisco
August 22, 1pm: Dolores Park, San Francisco
Week Eight
August 28, 1pm: McLaren Park, San Francisco
August 29, 1pm: McLaren Park, San Francisco
Notes from the Director
Fun. This play must be fun. If not Shakespeare would be upset and the audience bored. We hope to offer a well lived play about the many faces people wear. Some in jest, some in love, some in malice, all are possible. We all partake. We know the playwright knows his stuff, the rest is for us to unpack. Playing with Shakespeare is akin to attending your favorite all you can eat buffet. There are engaging stories, with the sauce of beautiful words, basted in bawdy spices, there is imagery to scoop up, like huge clouds made of meringue spooned on to your dessert. And similar to your favorite buffet, all your senses are tended to - there is music, dance, the use of space, and a cheering on of the chef as the events waft out of the kitchen. We aspire to wet your whistles and your wit, bring a smile to your faces, and bring you to that sated feeling at the end of our play. Enjoy. William would want you to indulge. Thank you for joining us. Salute!