Love's Labour's Lost
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Rebekah Scallet

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​​Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
The Lawn at University of Central Arkansas
June 9th, 2017 - July 7th, 2017

Scenic Design: Nicholas Schwartz
Costume Design: Sandra Spence
Lighting Design: Kevin Allinder
Sound Design: Brandon Wayne Reed
Props Design: Daniel Lynn
 ​Photos taken courtesy of Eric White.

About The Play

King Ferdinand of Navarre’s “no fun” edict includes scholarly endeavors, quiet contemplation and complete commitment to chastity for three entire years. His closest courtiers reluctantly sign on. But this is a comedy and it doesn’t take long for everyone to figure out that the whole thing is a bad idea and rules are meant to be broken—especially when the French Princess and her beautiful entourage arrive on the scene. The young men’s studies soon give way to secret letters and amorous vows as the women set out to teach the men a thing or two about love.

The Sound Design

Song of Winter and Spring

               Composer: David Greenberg, Mix: Brandon Reed
​By the end of the play, the princess and her companions leave the men on a somber note as they don't end in a typical Shakespearean marriage. Rebekah wanted the show to end on a more positive note, wanting to see the men go through a montage of redemption that may or may not end up with the groups together. Thanks to David Greenberg we were able to have a song that was perfect and fit within the design concept.


​Turn on the Catwalk

For the first couple of scenes in the play, we have a traditional Elizabethan classical perspective. However, as the princess and her company are introduced, we begin to see the fusion with modern runway fashion. Therefore, a remix by Black Violin introduces this modern clash with the classic.


​Confusion

​As the play progresses, confusion is abundant as love letters are mixed up and relationships are tested. The music continues to evolve and blend between the modern and the classic as these bonds are continually forming and breaking. This is another track by the group Black Violin.


​The Nine Worthies

As the Nine Worthies make their introduction in the second half of the play, they perform their own catwalk as they take the stage.

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​The Russians Are Coming!

Tension is high from the perspective of the king's men as they are sure to be losing the affection of the princess and her companions. However, the women are aware of their game and decide to teach them a listen. A high energy track is played by Young Mozart to take us into the final scene.