I started the day with a nice breakfast and walk along the Pearl Street Mall, then tonight I saw the second play of this season’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and the first Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing. It was a wonderful production, focusing on the comedic aspects of the play. This one was in the outdoor Mary Rippon Theater, and the weather nicely cooperated for a very nice evening.
The acting was sharp and the play was well staged. The set was beautiful, blending in nicely to the stonework of the surrounding buildings. And much to my pleasure, the constable/Dogberry scenes were humorous, but not too long.
I took along two friends who were new to this kind of Shakespeare, and they enjoyed it very much. One stated it was the best play she’d ever seen. Thus ends this round of plays in Colorado, but my plans indicate more to come. 118