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| Synopsis: |
Much Ado About Nothing is set primarily at the home and grounds of Leonato in Messina, a coastal city on the island of Sicily. It is a romantic comedy about simple misunderstandings that turn into serious accusations, particularly when jealousy and deceit are involved. The plot revolves around two pairs of lovers, Beatrice and Benedick and Claudio and Hero. The story focuses on obstacles to the union of the two young lovers - Claudio and Hero. The love-hate relationship of Beatrice and Benedick features the traditional war of the sexes. Benedick thinks he hates Beatrice but really loves her and Beatrice who thinks she hates Benedick but really loves him. |
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| Popularity: | 119 fans |
| Name | Gender | Vocal Part | Age Range | Role Type |
| Beatrice | female | spoken | 17 – 25 | lead |
| Hero | female | spoken | 17 – 25 | lead |
| Don Pedro | male | spoken | 25 – 32 | lead |
| Don John | male | spoken | 25 – 35 | lead |
| Benedick | male | spoken | 25 – 35 | lead |
| Claudio | male | spoken | 25 – 35 | lead |
| Leonato | male | spoken | 45 – 60 | supporting |
| Balthazar | male | spoken | 25 – 35 | supporting |
| Conrade | male | spoken | 25 – 35 | supporting |
| Borachio | male | spoken | 25 – 35 | supporting |
| Antonio | male | spoken | 40 – 65 | supporting |
| Ursula | female | spoken | 18 – 30 | supporting |
| Margaret | female | spoken | 18 – 30 | supporting |
| Friar Francis | male | spoken | 35 – 55 | supporting |
| Dogberry | male | spoken | 35 – 55 | supporting |
| Verges | male | spoken | 25 – 40 | supporting |
| A Boy | male | spoken | 8 – 15 | cameo |
| A Watchman | male | spoken | 20 – 50 | cameo |
| A Sexton | male | spoken | – | cameo |
| Attendants and messengers | N/A | – | chorus |