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 Theatre 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.
"Remarkable. A really first rate offering. Good luck finding a production of As You Like It more transporting."
-Los Angeles Examiner
"A superb production...exceptionally rewarding." -Critic's Choice LA Times
Directed by Kenn Sabberton
Production Design by Peter Meineck and Kenn Sabberton
Lighting Design by Peter Meineck
Movement by Desiree Sanchez
Aquila Artistic Director: Peter Meineck
Assistant Artistic Director: Kimberly Donato
Production Manager: Nate Terracio
Technical Director: Kevin Shaw
As You Like It
Oliver: James Lavender
Orlando: Owen Young
Charles: Damian Davis
Celia: Lauren Davis
Rosalind: Leandra Ashton
Touchstone: James Lavender
Le Beau: Damian Davis
Duke Frederick: Howard Crossley
Adam: James Lavender
Duke Senior: Howard Crossley
Amiens: Damian Davis
Corin: Howard Crossley
Silvius: Damian Davis
Jaques: Lucy Black
Audrey: Lucy Black
Phoebe: Lucy Black
Sir Oliver Mar-Text: Damian Davis
William: Damian Davis
Priest: Damian Davis
All other roles played by the company.
Click here to download the PDF e-Program for As You Like It. This PDF e-Program has been created in support of New York University's sustainability mission and Green Action Plan.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Performance length: approximately 2 hours plus one intermission
Aquila Theatre Company is internationally known for its productions of classical drama and is the professional company-in-residence at New York University's Center for Ancient Studies.
Photos by Erika Sidor
