This November, Darien High School’s Theatre 308 presents As You Like It, William Shakespeare’s hopeful, joyful and thought-provoking comedy.

Banished from the court, Rosalind disguises herself as a man and flees to the Forest of Arden, where she unexpectedly reunites with Orlando, with whom she has recently fallen in love, and encounters a colorful cast of characters, including Jaques, who proclaims that “All the world’s a stage.”

Students have been rehearsing for the past two months, using the Shakespearean language of the original text but staging the story in modern-day Connecticut—at a country club and a campground.

Using the lyrics included in Shakespeare’s song-filled text as inspiration, the students have also composed (and will perform live) original music to complement the storytelling.

The production showcases the work of nineteen student actors and over fifty students engaged in various behind-the-scenes roles, including set design and construction, stage management, dramaturgy, and costume, sound, and lighting design.

Performances will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 to 19, in the DHS auditorium.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Tickets are available online at or at the door.

Cast

Director: Andrew Rejan

Stage Manager: Claire Borecki Assistant Stage Managers: James Cherico and Anan Durango

Cast List (in order of appearance)

Oliver……..Lucas Thompson

Charles………Sage Gillespie

Orlando……..Grady Allen

Adam……..Nicholas Servas

Celia……..Jordan Kaloyanides

Rosalind……..Eden Wright

Madame Le Beau/Sir Oliver Martext……..Charlotte Campbell Touchstone……..Henry Steinthal Duke Frederick/Musician……..Jack Savage

Amiens/Lead Musician……..Evelyn Sload

Musician……..Elizabeth Kelley

Musician…….Isabelle Hole

Musician……..Caeleigh O’Connor

Duke Senior……..Jeremy Merrifield

Jaques…….Anjay Kornacki

Silvius……..Grayson Peters

Corin……..Lesly Chamorro

Audrey…….Kristina Mitchell

Phoebe……..Lexi Staubi