Much Ado About Nothing
Touring the Treasure Valley starting April 24
New venue announcements soon!
Meridian Masonic Lodge
April 24 + May 1
7 pm — General Admission
9 pm — 21+ Adults Only
Common Ground
April 25
7 pm — General Admission
9 pm — 21+ Adults Only
About the Show
All the wedding drama. None of your crazy family members.
Six Actors. One Hour. No Limits.
Forget the stage. This is Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before—Much Ado About Nothing stripped down to its rebellious, fast-talking heart.
When war heroes Claudio and Benedick return home, they expect a victory lap. Instead, they find themselves caught in a crossfire of wit and wicked schemes. While the young and naive fall for shadowy plots, the legendary Beatrice and Benedick wage a “merry war” of words that might just be the greatest love story never told.
Cast
Beatrice/Officer……………….Tiara Thompson
Benedick/Officer………………Chris Canfield
Don Pedro………………Dakotah Brown
Hero/Don John………………Aria Hroma
Leonato/Borachio………………Tris Berg
Why you can’t miss it:
Powerhouse Actors
We’ve condensed the chaos into six of our most versatile actors, bringing explosive energy to every role.
Shorthand Shakespeare
All the romance, insults, and drama—packed into one lightning-fast hour.
Truly Unconventional
Designed to thrive in the wild, from the corner of your favorite coffee shop to the middle of a bustling venue.
Special Thanks
Our Grantors
Allies ($500+)
Josh Johnston
Patreon Supporters
$100: P. Wait $50: Terri Dillion $20: Charlie Gibson • Danielle Higley • Diane Clayton • Drew Lobner • Elizabeth Greeley • Mr. & Mrs. Garth F. Hopson • Hailee Lenhart-Wees • Simon Fox • Stephanie Baird • Steve • Tonya Romero • Trevor Thueson • Will Hudson $10: Ali Johnson • Anna Belt Gordon Fradenburgh • Ariel Foster • Brionica • Carlee Dodgen • Christina Frank Leet • David Ketchum • Elen • Eric • Ingrid & Darryl Jungen • James Barrett-Spencer • Melanie O’Brien • Nova Calverley-Frye • Peter Fridel & Kiran Spees • Rob F • Sheli • T $5: Bean • Bendy K • Carlyn Jones • Chad Shohet • Christy • Cynthia Atanga • David Crais • Declan Kempe • Edith Grace • Erin Chancer • Erin Walker • Hawk Stone • Joan • Joe Colletti • Jonelle Warnock • Juliana Giovannini • Maya • MeeshaKeena Keely • Yaitza Marrero
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Who We Are
The Boise Bard Players make Shakespeare and other classics affordable and accessible to the Treasure Valley, from Caldwell to Mountain Home. We tell these stories through minimal sets in unconventional places like breweries, parks, and historical sites. Our goal is to make you walk away saying, “Not only did I understand it—I loved it!”