A.S. Theatre Arts Program

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The Book of Will 

by Lauren Gunderson 

directed by Professor Paul Ricciardi 

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. 

Join us for this comedic thriller from one of American theatre’s most-produced playwrights. Winner of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, 2018 

November 15-20, 2024 

The Lighthouse Theater 

November 15th at 7pm 

November 16th at 2pm 

November 18th, 19th, and 20th at 5pm 

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] 

by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield 

directed by Professor Thomas L. Rothacker 

The cultural touchstone that is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was born when three inspired, charismatic comics, having honed their pass-the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, premiered their preposterous masterwork at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, earning the title of London’s longest-running comedy after a decade at the Criterion Theatre. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is one of the world’s most frequently produced plays and has been translated into several dozen languages. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by a handful of actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. The original version was followed by the 2010 Revised version, and this latest Revised Again version includes changes that celebrate and encourage greater diversity and inclusivity in today’s theater! 

March 12-15, 2025 

The Acting Studio (M-103) 

March 12th at 5pm 

March 13th at 5pm 

March 14th at 7pm 

March 15th at 7pm 

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Twelfth Night, a musical 

by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Shaina Taub 

directed by Professor Ryan McKinney 

musical direction by Professor Jessica Corbin 

Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process. Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub (Broadway’s SUFFS), with a dynamic cast and running 90 minutes long, Twelfth Night is appropriate for all audiences and groups. 

 May 16-21, 2025 

The Lighthouse Theater 

May 16th at 7pm 

May 17th at 2pm 

May 19th, 20th, and 21st at 5pm