Much Ado About Nothing

The Bay, Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory bring you the next generation of Shakespeare with BardWired: Much Ado About Nothing. In this 45-min. innovative adaptation, experience the Bard like never before–as part of a neighborhood block party! Adapted and directed by Gaby Rodriguez and performed by 8 members of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training class of 2022.

While their soldiers have been away at war, the community of Messina has learned to lean on each other for support. The intrepid (and self-appointed) Neighborhood Watch are young scouts, led by troupe leader Dogberry–and scout surveillance is at high alert. As the neighborhood’s war heroes Benedick, Claudio, and Don Pedro return home, they have to renegotiate their place on the block. While young Hero and Claudio immediately fall in love, quick witted Benedick and Beatrice need a matchmaker’s push, but their love and return to the community of Messina are jeopardized by dastardly Don John’s villainous machinations. Fall in love with this uproarious, witty, and charming story, designed to connect communities through Shakespeare.

This is a free community performance, located on Civic Green at The Bay. Note to guests: Please bring your own chair.