Much Ado About Nothing

The Mid-Pacific School of the Arts presents gossip, romance, and razor-sharp wit in "Much Ado About Nothing."

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

By William Shakespeare

The Mid-Pacific School of the Arts presents Much Ado About Nothing — Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy of love, wit, and mistaken identity. In the sun-drenched world of Messina, soldiers return from war only to find themselves entangled in battles of the heart. The sharp-tongued Beatrice and the proud Benedick swear they’ll never fall in love—especially not with each other—until a playful scheme sets them up for a war of words that might just end in romance. Meanwhile, young lovers Claudio and Hero are torn apart by deception, forcing truth and loyalty to be tested. Filled with clever banter, heartfelt emotion, and laugh-out-loud misunderstandings, Much Ado About Nothing celebrates the chaos and joy of human connection. Join us for an evening where gossip flies, hearts race, and love triumphs—eventually.

**Please note: Much Ado About Nothing is considered appropriate for ages 10 and up. Some mild themes and humor may not be suitable for younger children.

Performance Dates:

Friday, 4/17/26 at 7pm

Saturday, 4/18/26 at 7pm

Sunday, 4/19/26 at 2pm

Friday, 4/24/26 at 7pm

Sunday, 4/26/26 at 2pm

Location (see map below for reference):

Mid-Pacific Institute

Recital Hall at Kawaiaha'o Hall

2445 Ka'ala Street

Honolulu, HI 96822

CAST:

BENEDICK ………………....…...……………………….………....................TOSHIRO K.*

BEATRICE (4/16, 4/17, 4/18, 4/19) …......….……………..........…SOPHIE L.

BEATRICE (4/23,4/24, 4/26) ……………….……….……...…............LINNAEA K.

LEONATO.….….………….…………………….…………..…….…..................ALEX D.*

ANTONIO………………….…..……………………………………....................NATALIE Y.*

DON PEDRO.…….…………….………………….………..….......................KALEB M.

CLAUDIO…………………….……………..……………………….….................PONO W.

HERO…….…………………….…..………...……………...….….....................AMI Y.*

DON JOHN…………….………………………………………...…….................NOAH H.

MARGARET.……….…………………….…….……..…..............................LEILANI M. H.

URSULA.………………………………..……………..….…….……..................NIKKI K.

DOGBERRY………….……...………..…..….…….…….............................KAILEAH P.

VERGES………….……………………..……..…………………….….................CRIS G.

BORACHIO…….………..............…………………………….…..…..............JACK N.

CONRADE…..……….………………..………….……….…..........................ESTELLA L.

BALTHASAR (& MESSENGER/SEXTON 4/23, 4/24, 4/26).…….BEATRIX C.

MESSENGER/SEXTON (4/16, 4/17, 4/18, 4/19)…………..….….LINNAEA K.

FRIAR FRANCIS……………………………………….……………..................IVA S.

WATCH 1…..……………………………….………….........................……….ARAN S.

WATCH2.………...………….…………………….......................…….……….KAILA H.

WATCH 3…..……..……….……….........................................…….….…ADEN K.

*MPSA Theatre Certificate Seniors

CREW:

Tech Crew………………………..………………............................…………ERIN N., TYLER O.

Student Costumes/ Hair and Makeup Crew……………………………EMMA L.

Front of House/Student Ushers……………………………................…TBD

Poster/Program Cover Artwork…………………………...………….....….ISABELLA T.

DIRECTOR:

Robert Duval