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by William Shakespeare

"All the world's a stage…" in As You Like It, one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies. Join Aquila Theatre in the Forest of Arden where love comes in all shapes, sizes, and disguises.

"a superb production...worthwhile and exceptionally rewarding"

"The Aquila Theatre brings intelligence and laser-sharp line readings to this eminently enjoyable modern-dress take on Shakespeare's comedy."

– The LA Times Critics Choice

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"Remarkable. A really first rate offering. Good luck finding a production of As You Like It more transporting."

– Los Angeles Examiner

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"The elegant force of this ensemble has you enthralled with how they make Shakespeare seem so easy to understand"

– Blogdowntown

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"A revelation! Aquila's actors speak Shakespeare's language beautifully and clearly. One of the best outdoor Shakespeare productions LA has seen in a while"

– James Taylor, host of "Theatre Talk" on KCRW.

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Set in a period of revolution in France when love conquered all, As You Like It tells the story of power hungry men exiling their brothers, girls playing guys, and finding love in unexpected places. Frederick exiles his brother, Duke Senior so he can reign over a French Duchy. Simultaneously, Orlando, who has been forced from his own town by a bloodthirsty brother, finds himself in the Forest of Arden. Dressed as men, Rosalind and her best friend and cousin, Celia, run from Frederick's regime and seek shelter in the forest where they are fated to find the exiled Orlando and Duke Senior. Shakespeare’s comic brilliance is wrapped in gender-confused, unrequited love.

Aquila infuses As You Like It with their unique blend of fun and entertaining theatricality. The production is both faithful to Shakespeare and relevant and accessible to a modern audience.

As You Like It

Directed by Kenn Sabberton
Production Design by Peter Meineck and Kenn Sabberton
Technical Direction by Kevin Shaw
Movement by Desiree Sanchez

Cast

James Lavender
Oliver
Touchstone
Adam

Owen Young
Orlando

Lauren Davis
Celia

Damian Davis
Charles
Le Beau
Amiens
Silvius
Sir Oliver Martext
William
Priest

Leandra Ashton
Rosalind

Howard Crossley
Duke Frederick
Duke Senior
Corin

Lucy Black
Jaques
Audrey
Phoebe

 

As You Like It – 2009/2010 tour:

 

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