Veanne Cox, Derek Smith, et al. Set for Shakespeare Theatre’s Much Ado About Nothing

Veanne Cox and Derek Smith will star as Beatrice and Benedick in The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, to run November 25- January 1. Ethan McSweeny will direct the production.

The cast will also include Floyd King (Verges), Ted van Griethuysen (Dogberry) Bev Appleton as Antonio, Colleen Delany as Ursula, Ryan Garbayo as Claudio, Mark Hairston as Borachio, Rachel Spencer Hewitt as Margaret, Kate Hurster as Hero, Lawrence Redmond as Friar Francis, Matthew Saldivar as Don John, Ashley Smith as Conrade, Adrian Sparks as Leonato, and David Emerson Toney as Don Pedro.

The ensemble will feature Aayush Chandan, Carlos J. Gonzalez, James Graham, Michael Gregory, Phil Hosford, Aaryn Kopp, Matthew McGee, Janel Miley, Jacob Perkins and Andrew Wassenich.

The creative team will include Lee Savage (sets) Clint Ramos (costumes), Tyler Micoleau (lighting), Steven Cahill (sound), and Marcos Santana (choreography).

For tickets and more information, call 202-547-1122 or visit www.ShakespeareTheatre.org.