As You Like It

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Nick Lawson

Performances at 7:30 PM

September 9-26, 2021

San Antonio Botanical Garden

555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209

Rosalind’s uncle is placed on the throne and she is immediately banished from court. With her best friend and uncle’s daughter, Celia, by her side, she runs into the forest of Arden for refuge, only to catch the lovesick eye of another banished youth named Orlando. The result is a hilarious conglomeration of cross-dressing, foolery, melodic songs, questionable poetry, and laughs aplenty. Will love always win or are we merely mad? As You Like It is an entertaining and touching exploration of life, death, love, family, and the bonds that tie us together.

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"A pastoral comedy is not really a genre in America, but it’s a genre that Texans can relate to. I appreciate Texans’ love of the outdoors, and their relationship with the environment. There are things like floating down the river back in California that I would never do. But here it’s the gold standard of outdoor activities. It’s easy to translate. A shepherd in the field of Arden could easily translate to a rancher. There’s some easy translatable stuff there. That’s one reason why I picked the show."

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"A Midsummer Night’s Dream isn’t Shakespeare’s only work featuring lovelorn youths prancing around a forest. As You Like It may lack fairies and magic flowers, but the play makes up for it with other follies."

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