Outdoor Production of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ May 7-9 at Sandburg

  Aaron Frey
  Tuesday, April 27, 2021 2:58 PM
  Campus News

Galesburg, IL

Call it Shakespeare by the Pond.

Carl Sandburg College Theatre is taking the work of the Bard of Avon outdoors with its production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” from May 7-9. Directed by Sandburg theater instructor Robert Thompson, performances of this classic Shakespeare comedy will take place on the Loft Patio behind Building E on the College’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. In case of inclement weather, shows will be held inside Sandburg’s John M. Lewis Gymnasium, where masks will be required.

"What I discovered most in our time together is that we do not like to be isolated. I think this play speaks to that bit,” Thompson said. “Our plans and intentions tend to take a backseat to making meaningful connections, even if we know we shouldn’t. We need each other, and that is why I chose this play."

Show times are 7:30 p.m. each evening, and tickets are $5 each. Due to COVID-19, each show will be limited to 50 spectators. Purchase your tickets today on Eventbrite. Spectators will be required to fill out a short health screening upon arrival, and social distancing will be enforced.

For more information, contact Thompson at 309.341.5287 or rthompson@sandburg.edu.

“LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST” CAST

• Dumain — Jason LeFebure
• Jaqueneta — Sonrisa “Sunny” Nolan
• Kathrine — April Newman
• Costard — Matthew Newman
• Berowne — Johnny Williams III
• Princess — Rowan Williamson
• Rosaline — Kaitlyn Pleshko*
• Boyet — Ryan Bowman*
• King Ferdinand — Greg Herrington*
• Officer Dull — Courtney Howard
• Maria — Ashley Cruz*
• Armado — R. Thompson Jr.
• Moth — Aidan Nolan
• Longaville — Tyler Bitar*
• Musical Bard — Erin Glasnovich

PRODUCTION STAFF

• Costumes — Gary Mustain
• Light board operator — Khloe Trulson*
• Dance choreography — Johnny Williams III
• Props — April Newman
• Sound — Mel Delbridge
• Playbill/poster design — Christina Diaz
• Box office and house ushers — Sandburg Theatre Arts Appreciation students*
• Assistant stage manager — Victoria Peacock
• Stage manager — Elizabeth Whitford*
• Director/artistic designer — Robert Thompson

*Sandburg student

Cast members of Carl Sandburg College’s production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” rehearse on stage in the College’s Fine Arts Theater. An outdoor production of the Shakespeare comedy will take place May 7-9 at Sandburg. 

Carl Sandburg College theater instructor Robert Thompson (right) gives direction to members of the College’s production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” during a recent rehearsal in Sandburg’s Fine Arts Theater. An outdoor production of the Shakespeare comedy will take place May 7-9 at Sandburg.