February 17 – 25, 2023
By: Lauren Gunderson
Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done.
Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know.
Cast
John Heminges – Jack Sherman
Henry Condell – Aaron Alexander
Rebecca Heminges – Kathy Burke Egloff
Elizabeth Condell – Lynn Barbato King
Alice Heminges – Rose Hays
Ben Jonson – Nic MacLane
Richard Burbage – John Triana
William Jaggard – Bill Lee
Isaac Jaggard – Alex Sandler
Emilia Bassano / Anne Shakespeare – Amy Prieto
Susannah Shakespeare – Teagan Brown
Boy Hamlet / Ed Knight / Horatio / Dering – Cole LaVenture
Barman / Ralph Crane / Francisco – Michael Dougherty
Barman 2 / Compositor / Bernardo – Jim Molloy
Marcus / Crier / Fruit Seller / Marcellus – Jason Obie
Creative Team
Director – Bella Lupia
Asst. Director – Stephen Shepherd
Producers – Alex Gilbert & Dana Comfort
Stage Manager – Rachel Briscoe
Lighting Designer – Sarah Anson-Orden
Sound Designer – Stephen Shepherd
Costume Designer – Lynn Barbato King & Dana Comfort
Props Designer – Cole LaVenture
Set Designer – Christopher James Lupia
Scenic Artist– Dana Comfort
