The Book of Will
By Lauren Gunderson
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DateJuly 10 - 28
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Ticket Prices$15 - $75
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VenueA Main Stage Production
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Doors Open30 minutes prior to the performance
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
Event Details
The Book of Will | By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Bonnie J. Monte
The Book of Will is a beautiful love story and it is all true. The characters in the play were real, living, breathing people. They were not only Shakespeare’s fellow company members, they were his best friends. This story of how those friends, with the help of Providence and a small group of fellow accomplices, managed to rescue Shakespeare’s plays from oblivion is not only an extraordinary tale, but a truly inspiring and moving one. Lauren Gunderson shines a long-awaited spotlight on the two unknown actors, who by virtue of their determination to protect their friend’s work and reputation, achieved something miraculous against all odds. That “something” has created a ripple effect which has permeated every aspect of life, every day, for almost every human who has ever lived since they accomplished their goal of saving Shakespeare’s stories and words for all time.
It is a tale that rivals any epic saga that has ever recounted the feats of heroes. But these heroes were simple, ordinary folk who, thankfully and perspicaciously, recognized the priceless value of something so incredibly rare that they risked everything to save if for all of us.
Directed by STNJ’s Artistic Director Emerita, Bonnie J. Monte
Additional Ticket Information
Location: The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
on the campus of Drew University
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
For directions, click here.
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Cast
Michael Stewart Allen* - Henry Condell
Pearce Bunting* - Ben Jonson / Sir Edward Dering
Gerardo Garcia - Crier / Francisco
Brent Harris* - Richard Burbage / William Jaggard
Isaac Hickox-Young* - Wealthy Playgoer / Isaac Jaggard
Amy Hutchins* - Elizabeth Condell / Emilia Bassano Lanier
Carolyne Leys - Alice Heminges / Susannah Shakespeare
Victoria Mack* - Rebecca Heminges / Anne Hathaway
Molly Belle Mackenzie - Barmaid / Type-Setter
Anthony Marble* - John Heminges
Jack Steiner - Boy Hamlet / Ralph Crane / Bernardo / Compositor
Patrick Toon* - Barman / Ed Knight / Marcus
*Members of Actors' Equity association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Creative Team
Director / Sound Designer - Bonnie J. Monte^
Set Designer - Sarah Beth Hall
Costume Designer - Hugh Hanson
Lighting Designer - Matthew Adelson
Production Stage Manager - Alison Cote*
Assistant Stage Manager - Carolyn Fast*
^Member of SDC, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. *Members of Actors' Equity association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Pay What You CAN Food-Drive Performances
For our 2024 Season, STNJ is excited to partner with nourish.NJ and Interfaith Food Pantry to collect non-perishable food donations and give back to our community! Here's what you need to know:
WHO?
We are thrilled to be partnering with Interfaith Food Pantry for our Pay What You CAN Food-Drive performance! All food donations collected at the July 10th performance of The Book of Will will go to Interfaith Food Pantry.
WHAT?
A food-drive! Bring 2 non-perishable food items to our Box Office in support of the local food pantry and we'll give you a $10.00 ticket (normally $56.00) to the first preview performance!
WHERE?
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre! Non-perishable food donations will be collected in-person at our Box Office beginning at 5:30 p.m.
WHEN?
For the Wednesday, July 10th performance at 7:30 p.m. of The Book of Will, our Box Office will begin collecting non-perishable food donations in-person at 5:30 p.m.
WHY?
To help our community! Interfailth Food Pantry's mission is to improve the health and well-being of Morris County residents in need by providing access to food, nutrition education and related resources; provide hands on opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors; educate the public about the issues of hunger in our area.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
- How to Pay — Tickets may be purchased with cash or card. Card payments include a small handling fee.
- What to Bring — Here's a list of Interfaith Food Pantry's current needs!
- Experiencing Food-Insecurity? — Contact Interfaith Food Pantry at 973-538-8049 for assistance, or visit their website.
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