McDaniel students perform William Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”

McDaniel College Theatre presents “Measure for Measure,” William Shakespeare’s darkest comedy. Performances are Thursday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in WMC Alumni Hall. Note: the show contains adult material and is intended for mature audiences.

Reese Weaver of Brandywine, Md., as Duke Vincentio, Paul Steinert of Dundalk, Md., as Angelo, Danielle Carter of Rockville, Md., as Isabella, and May Riekenberg of South Orange, N.J., as Escalus, in McDaniel College Theatre’s production of "Measure for Measure." — Reese Weaver of Brandywine, Maryland, as Duke Vincentio, Paul Steinert of Dundalk, Maryland, as Angelo, Danielle Carter of Rockville, Maryland, as Isabella, and May Riekenberg of South Orange, New Jersey, as Escalus, in McDaniel College Theatre’s production of "Measure for Measure."

two faces with text "Measure for Measure" in center

McDaniel College students perform in “Measure for Measure,” William Shakespeare’s darkest comedy.

Presented by McDaniel College Theatre and directed by Adjunct Lecturer Richard Sautter, performances are Thursday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in WMC Alumni Hall. (An ASL interpreter will be available at the Saturday, Nov. 23, performance.)

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors (over 60), active military members and veterans, as well as those with a McDaniel College ID. For ticket information, call 410-857-2448.

“Measure for Measure” explores love, power, criminal justice, and sexual blackmail. Note: the show contains adult material and is intended for mature audiences.

The cast includes McDaniel students:

Ab Bullock, sophomore Theatre Arts major from Richmond, Virginia, portraying friar Thomas and Barnardine
Abigail Cassarino, junior Elementary Education major from Pasadena, Maryland, portraying Mistress Overdone
AJ Kitzinger, senior Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies and Spanish major from Taneytown, Maryland, portraying Servant
Arielle Harris, senior Biology major from Baltimore, portraying Abhorson
Ave Maria Contreras, junior Theatre Arts from Westminster, Maryland, portraying Claudio
Danielle Carter, senior Political Science and Theatre Arts major from Rockville, Maryland, portraying Isabella
Forrest Roca, first-year student from Columbia, Maryland, portraying Pompey
Gabrielle Robinson, senior Theatre Arts and Social Work major from Reisterstown, Maryland, portraying Francisca
Gray Wheatley, first-year student from Federalsburg, Maryland, portraying Elbow
Jaylin Smith, junior Theatre Arts and English major from Sykesville, Maryland, portraying Juliet
Linda Brown, Junior Sociology and Theatre Arts major from Rosedale, Maryland, as Stage Manager
May Riekenberg, senior Theatre Arts and English Major from South Orange, New Jersey, portraying Escalus
Miriam Sall, junior American Sign Language major from Abington, Pennsylvania, portraying Mariana/Gentlemen
Nov O’Donnell, sophomore Theatre Arts major from Newark, Delaware, portraying Provost
Paul Steinert, senior Elementary Education major from Dundalk, Maryland, portraying Angelo
Reese Weaver, junior Theatre Arts major from Brandywine, Maryland, portraying Duke Vincentio
Samuel Durocher, senior Theatre Arts major from Baltimore, portrays Lucio
Tyler Falck, first-year student from Owings Mills, Maryland, portraying Froth

Additional information:

Requests for ASL interpreters are welcome and should be made as soon as possible (two weeks prior to the event preferred) by contacting the specific event organizer. Other accommodation requests and questions can be directed to Conference Services at 410-857-2407.
Visitors are asked to adhere to all health and safety policies and regulations in effect at the time of the event.

Nov 14, 2024