The Merry Wives of Windsor
William Shakespeare
The Boise Bard Players brings one of Shakespeare’s funniest comedies to the Treasure Valley this July. See the show that is rumored to be commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I after watching the character, John Falstaff, in Henry IV Parts I and II.
Plot Summary
Of all Shakespeare’s comedies, The Merry Wives of Windsor is the one that most resembles a modern sitcom.
It all begins with John Falstaff’s plan to woo both Mistress Page and Mistress Ford by sending them each the same letter professing his love. When the women discover they received the same letter, they begin plotting revenge on the knight.
Meanwhile, the jealous Ford believes his wife to be unfaithful and sets out on his own plot to catch her in the act. Under the guise of “Master Brook,” Ford gets close to Falstaff to get proof.
Cast
Taylor Hawker …………………………. Sir John Falstaff
Jeni Montzka-Beal …………………………. Mistress Page
Edith Dull …………………………. Mistress Ford/Jack Rugby
Spencer Beal …………………………. Master Page
Dan Vogt …………………………. Master Ford/Simple
Andres Maldonado …………………………. Slender/Robin
Chris Canfield …………………………. Shallow
Tristan Berg …………………………. Sir Hugh Evans/Fenton
Ben Kemper …………………………. Doctor Caius/Bardolph
Talia Martinez …………………………. Mistress Quickly/Pistol
Zoe Carr …………………………. Host of the Garter/Anne Page
Credits
Chris Canfield …………………………. Director
Lex Gonzalez …………………………. Stage Manager
Tiffany Eller …………………………. Poster Design

Show Information
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Onsite $15 rush tickets will be made available for paid shows at that time. Subject to availability.
Locations & Dates
Nampa, ID — Lakeview Park
Thursday, July 21 @ 7:00 pm
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Boise, ID — The Bishops’ House
presents Bard in the Yard
Friday, July 22 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 24 @ 2:00 pm
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Boise, ID — Watson’s Mystery Cafe
Friday, July 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 30 @ 7:00 pm
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Mountain Home, ID — Carl Miller Park
Sunday, July 31 @ 2:00 pm

Show Information
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Onsite $15 rush tickets will be made available for paid shows at that time. Subject to availability.
Locations & Dates
Nampa, ID — Lakeview Park
Thursday, July 21 @ 7:00 pm
—
Boise, ID — The Bishops’ House
presents Bard in the Yard
Friday, July 22 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 24 @ 2:00 pm
—
Boise, ID — Watson’s Mystery Cafe
Friday, July 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 30 @ 7:00 pm
—
Mountain Home, ID — Carl Miller Park
Sunday, July 31 @ 2:00 pm
The Merry Wives of Windsor
William Shakespeare
The Boise Bard Players brings one of Shakespeare’s funniest comedies to the Treasure Valley this July. See the show that is rumored to be commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I after watching the character, John Falstaff, in Henry IV Parts I and II.
Plot Summary
Of all Shakespeare’s comedies, The Merry Wives of Windsor is the one that most resembles a modern sitcom.
It all begins with John Falstaff’s plan to woo both Mistress Page and Mistress Ford by sending them each the same letter professing his love. When the women discover they received the same letter, they begin plotting revenge on the knight.
Meanwhile, the jealous Ford believes his wife to be unfaithful and sets out on his own plot to catch her in the act. Under the guise of “Master Brook,” Ford gets close to Falstaff to get proof.
Cast
Taylor Hawker …………………………. Sir John Falstaff
Jeni Montzka-Beal …………………………. Mistress Page
Edith Dull …………………………. Mistress Ford/Jack Rugby
Spencer Beal …………………………. Master Page
Dan Vogt …………………………. Master Ford/Simple
Andres Maldonado …………………………. Slender/Robin
Chris Canfield …………………………. Shallow
Tristan Berg …………………………. Sir Hugh Evans/Fenton
Ben Kemper …………………………. Doctor Caius/Bardolph
Talia Martinez …………………………. Mistress Quickly/Pistol
Zoe Carr …………………………. Host of the Garter/Anne Page
Credits
Chris Canfield …………………………. Director
Lex Gonzalez …………………………. Stage Manager
Tiffany Eller …………………………. Poster Design

Lakeview Park Amphitheater
1304 7th St N.
Nampa, ID
Thursday, July 21
7:00 pm
FREE Admission

The Bishops’ House presents
Bard in the Yard
2420 Old Penitentiary Rd.
Boise, ID
July 22-24
$20 Admission

Watson’s Mystery Cafe & Spirits
8001 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID
July 29-30
$20-$50 Admission
Premier Dinner Theatre
Available w/ Ticket

Carl Miller Park
North 10th E. & American Legion Blvd.
Mtn. Home, ID
July 31
2:00 pm
FREE Admission
Special Thanks


Show Sponsors
James Mace
Brandi Venable & Jo Murgel
Season Sponsors

Dr. Rick Capezza
Ken & Lisa Schneider
Patreon Supporters
The Rabble
Chad Shohet
Danny Vogt
Edith Grace
Erin Chancer
Hannah Thomas
Hayden
Joanne Smith Gray
Joe Colletti
Juliana Giovannini
Lex Gonzalez
Peter Fridel
Terry Hansen
Tiffany Eller
The Hautboys
Andre Banks
Annal Frenz
Diane Clayton
Eve Lacivita
Jeni Montzka
Jessica Morris & Ben Burdick
Joe Golden
Max Badesheim
Rebecca McKay
Spencer Beal
Will Hudson
William Zuercher
The Attendants
Blayke Ryann
Jackson Emanuel
Lane Blackmer
Mr. & Mrs. Garth F. Hopson
Stephanie Baird
Terri Dillion
Show Sponsors
Brandi Venable & Jo Murgel
James Mace
The Rabble
Chad Shohet
Danny Vogt
Edith Grace
Erin Chancer
Hannah Thomas
Hayden
Joanne Smith Gray
Joe Colletti
Juliana Giovannini
Lex Gonzalez
Peter Fridel
Terry Hansen
Tiffany Eller
The Hautboys
Andre Banks
Annal Frenz
Diane Clayton
Eve Lacivita
Jeni Montzka
Jessica Morris & Ben Burdick
Joe Golden
Max Badesheim
Rebecca McKay
Spencer Beal
Will Hudson
William Zuercher
The Attendants
Blayke Ryann
Jackson Emanuel
Lane Blackmer
Mr. & Mrs. Garth F. Hopson
Stephanie Baird
Terri Dillion
Show Sponsors
Brandi Venable & Jo Murgel
James Mace