Tickets are now available for the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, which is scheduled to open on Thursday, Feb. 17, and run through Sunday, March 6, at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria.
Described as a timeless comedic love story, As You Like It follows cousins Rosalind (Jennie Greenberry, pictured, bottom) and Celia (Christen Celaya, pictured, top) during their retreat into the forest of Arden, where they encounter a band of forest dwellers, including Orlando (Yusef Seevers). A romance between Rosalind and Orlando blossoms during the classic play, which PCPA refers to as “one of Shakespeare’s most musical of masterpieces” in press materials.
Director Emily Trask helms this iteration of As You Like It, which features musical direction by Michale Wilkins, set design by Jason Bolen, costumes by Sara Curran Ice, lighting by Jennifer Zornow, sound design by Lindsay Putnam, and fight choreography by Mark Booher (who also plays Jaques in the show). Joining Greenberry, Celaya, Seevers, and Booher are fellow cast members Kieran Flanagan, Gracie Jurczyk, Polly Firestone Walker, Kitty Balay, Michael Tremblay, George Walker, Emma LeFever, and others.
Before entry, audience members over age 18 will be required to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance date. For more info on the production and its admission policies, call (805) 922-8313 or visit pcpa.org. The Marian Theatre is located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.
This article appears in Feb 3-10, 2022.