In a world of digital accessibility, how have humans evolved living under constant social scrutiny? Experience one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies, reimagined within the confines of a single Mediterranean villa. The proximity of peers allows for romances to blossom, but also encourages an atmosphere of eavesdropping and scheming to ensue.

Cast

Tess Gundlah (Leonata) is a second year at the College who is pursuing a double major in English and Theatre and Performance Studies. During her time at the University, she has performed with the Dean's Men in Comedy of Errors (Angelo), Weekend of Workshops in Pericles, But Marxist (Marx, Lysimachus, and others), and more recently Commedia dell'Arte (Flaminia) as well as the cast of Peter And The Starcatcher (Prentiss). She is excited to be working with the Dean's Men once again, particularly on one of her favorite Shakespeare plays! 

Lucia Geng (Verges) is a first year student in the College who is very excited to be in her first Dean's Men and University Theater production. 

Margaret Glazier (Beatrice) is a third year English Language and Literature and Political Science major. She has previously worked on The Misanthrope (Célimène), As You Like It (Oliver), LEAR (Cordelia), The Children's Hour (Karen), Watch Your Language, C**t (Sam), The Merchant of Venice (Shylock), Romeo and Juliet (Sister Laura) and Hamlet (Claudius). 

Katie DeLong (Hero) is a first year Biology major. She has previously worked on Next To Normal (Assistant Director) and is thrilled to be working in the Dean's Men this quarter. 

Dhiraj Patel (Don Pedro) is a first-year Psychology major on the Pre-Med track. He was in UT's production of Peter And The Starcatcher and is super excited to be performing a Shakespeare play for the first time!

Belen Edwards (Don John) is a second year English major. She has previously worked on Iphigenia and Other Daughters (Chorus), She Kills Monsters (Evil Tina/Narrator), As You Like It (Silvius), and Mr Burns, a post-electric play (Assistant Set Designer).

Sam Jacobson (Benedick) is a student in the college.

Leo Wehner (Claudio) is a first year at the college. He is currently working diligently towards a major in “who knows?” This is his first production with University Theater and the Dean’s Men, though he was active in his high school’s theater department. Surely at the start of a long and illustrious college acting career, he is looking forward to becoming more involved with theater at the university.

Shreya Shettigar (Antonio) is a first year aspiring Economics major with a Cinema and Media Studies and/or Creative Writing minor. She participated in UT in fall quarter, acting as Pat Sweeney in A Weekend of Workshops: The Rope. She is very excited to perform in her first mainstage show. 

Thomas Noriega (Borachio) is a second year Philosophy major. He has worked on After the Revolution (Ben), Henry VI (Gloucester/Edward VI), King Lear (Lear), and Julius Caesar (Mark Antony).

Charlie Wiland (Margaret) is a first year student studying Linguistics and Philosophy. She got involved with theater in high school with a teen Shakespeare group. She is very excited to be in her first University Theater show!

Olenka Wellisz (Ursula) is a student in the college.

Elizabeth Ombrellaro (Dogberry), most commonly known as Liz on campus, is a first year that has no idea what she is doing with her life. She has previously worked on Peter And The Starcatcher (Teddy) and numerous other plays from highschool, notably a show called Umbrella which closely resembles her last name. She also closely resembles Dogberry, as saying the wrong words is her specialty.

Claire Thomas (Sister Francis) is a second year Creative Writing major. This is her first production at UChicago, although she was very involved in theater during high school. She realized that she missed it a lot during an existential crisis last summer, and is excited to finally be onstage again and to become more involved with University Theater.

Production Staff

Ava Geenen (Director) is a second year Philosophy and Psychology major. She previously acted in As You Like It (Celia), The Children’s Hour (Rosalie), and Dusk Before Fireworks (Kit). She also studied theater in highschool at Baltimore School for the Arts. 

Anna Aguiar Kosicki (Stage Manager) is a second year in the College double majoring in Public Policy and Economics; most recent UT credits include As You Like It (Makeup Designer/Wardrobe), A Weekend of Workshops: The Importance of Being Earnest (Director), and She Kills Monsters (Assistant Stage Manager), in addition to sitting on UT Committee. 

Noah McCarthy (Production Manager) is a second year English and Economics major. He previously worked on As You Like It (Assistant Production Manager).

Lucas Asher (Lighting Designer) is a second year Geophysical Sciences and History major. He has previously worked on As You Like It and She Kills Monsters as Assistant Lighting Designer. He is very excited to be working with the Dean's Men.

Jacob Spiegel (Sound Designer) is a second year Computer Science and TAPS major. He has previously worked on A Weekend Of Workshops: Matt & Ben (Director), As You Like It (Sound Designer), Comedy Of Errors (Assistant Sound Designer), and Mr Burns, a post-electric play (Auxiliary Percussion/Assistant Set Designer).

Clare Kemmerer (Costume Designer) is a second year religion major. She previously worked on As You Like It (Assistant Costume Designer). 

Emily Lynch (Props Designer) is a second year studying English and Political Science. Previous credits include The Merchant of Venice (Salerio), Circe (Kitty), The Children's Hour (Peggy/Agatha), As You Like It (Director), The Misanthrope (Assistant Director), and Matt & Ben (Matt). She is also a member of UT Committee.

Edwin Gavis (Scenic Designer) is a student in the college.

Maxine King (Associate Scenic Designer) is a first year intended Math and Computer Science major. She has previously worked on As You Like It (Assistant Props Designer), and Much Ado About Nothing is her favorite Shakespeare play!

Ian Grant-Funck (Dramaturg) was once considered the eighth funniest child in the state of Illinois - it was his greatest achievement. He serves at the pleasure of the Dean’s Men.

Faith Shepard (Music Director) is a student in the college.

Hana Eldessouky (Committee Liaison) is a second year English and Anthropology major. She has previously worked on As You Like It, She Kills Monsters, and Mr Burns, a post-electric play. 

musa bouderdaben (Tech Staff Liaison) is a fourth year gender studies major. He has worked on a plethora of shows with University Theater, usually in the role of lighting designer, although occasionally joining in direction or acting. 

Caitlyn Klum (Assistant Director) is a first year prospective Creative Writing and Fundamentals major. She has previously worked on As You Like It (Phebe).

Sophia Lubarr (Assistant Production Manager) is a second year Computer Science and Art History major. She has also worked on Antigonick (Dramaturg), As You Like It (Assistant Director), and Comedy of Errors (Assistant Stage Manager). Sophia is a member of Occam's Razor.

Sam Sobel (Assistant Stage Manager) is a student in the college.

Alex Scott Zhou (Assistant Sound Designer) is a student in the college.

Sam Clark (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a student in the college.

Sofia Collins (Assistant Props Designer) is a student in the college.

Laura Parker (Assistant Costume Designer) is a second year Environmental Studies and EALC double major. She is thrilled to be participating in her first UT/Dean’s Men production. She has previously worked on Fire Escape Films and Maroon TV projects. 

Brooke Nagler (Assistant Costume Designer) is a student in the college.