Through November 15, 2025
http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com
(216) 241-6000
Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
Directing the Case Western University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program’s Much Ado About Nothing, Terri McMahon selects clarity and simplicity by cutting many characters. One example would be the cutting of several characters—Ursula, Balthasar, Verges, and Antonio—giving other characters (close to them) more weight and importance. Because of the elimination of Ursula, the character of Margaret becomes more critical. Because of Verges's cut, the audience’s full attention is on Dogberry. The elimination of Balthasar and Antonio gives Leonata more space to shine independently.
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