Solano College Theatre To Perform Free Shakespeare Play

This summer Solano College Theater will be performing two plays with a number of show times available. The German play, “The Visit” will be performed exclusively at Harbor Plaza at the end of this month. For those wanting to catch a Shakespeare favorite before it opens at Harbor Theatre, however, come check out “Love Labour’s Lost” at the Waterfront courtyard fireplace this August.

“We have some really nice sponsors and this is an opportunity for families to see a classic play from Germany, which I think they’ll enjoy and ‘Loves Labour’s Lost’ which is also free,” said Jim Jones, cast member.

‘Love Labour’s Lost’ is set at the University of Navarre where a king and three companions make a three-year vow to fast, study, and abstain from women. The three consider diverting from their vow, however, after the arrival of the Princess of French Canada and her three ladies who seek to speak to the king regarding “serious business.” The standard Shakespeare is also shaken up a bit with a “Glee”-like number in the midst of the play.

“The actors have been receiving special scene and choreography direction for performing at least one set, and maybe more than that…” said Jones. “It makes for a fun afternoon.”

Cast members include Aris-Allen Roberson as Navarre; Rebecca Lewis and Robin Murray as the Princess of France; Mikkel Simons as Boyet; Michael Reardon as Don Adriano De Armado; Conner Watson, Levi Duncan, Chris Raymond and Esparto as Berowne, Longaville, and Dumain; Jaina Frank, Janessa Mosqueda and Meghan Pence as Rosaline, Maria and Katherine; Aaron Flores and Amanda Widick as Moth; Brianna Hester and DeShae Thorton as Jaquenetta; Jim Jones as Holoferenes; David Shuster as Sir Nathaniel; and Beth Choy as Dull.

“It’s a wonderful romantic comedy from Shakespeare, so it’s a real special treat from Solano College,” said Jones.

Performances at the courtyard will be held on August 6 and 13 at 2:00 p.m., and August 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Inside shows will be held at the Harbor Theatre August 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. A final show will be held at the Tenbrink Winery on August 14 at 2:00 p.m.

All courtyard fireplace performances are free. Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs, warm coats and blankets.

For more information about this and other Solano College Theater productions, call (707)864-7100.