Much ado about nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Emma Rosa Went
Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Emma Rosa Went, will be performed outdoors, continuing the Opera House’s tradition of inventive, site-specific theatre. The production includes live music by folk composer Ray Duncan. With its themes of redemption and collective growth, the production celebrates our abiding love for one another and shared connection even through trying times.
June 29 – July 17, 2022
Wednesday, June 29 at 5:30pm *
Thursday, June 30 at 5:30pm *
Friday, July 1 at 5:30pm
Saturday, July 2 at 5:30pm
Sunday, July 3 at 5:30pm
Thursday, July 7 at 5:30pm
Friday, July 8 at 5:30pm
Saturday, July 9 at 5:30pm
Sunday, July 10 at 5:30pm
Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30pm
Thursday, July 14 at 5:30pm
Friday, July 15 at 5:30pm
Saturday, July 16 at 5:30pm
Sunday, July 17 at 5:30pm
* Preview Performance
Mariners Memorial Park

Photo credit: Evergreen Garden Club
Named for the brave men of the Island who lost their lives at sea, this park has beautiful gardens and gentle paths circling fields and leading down to the shore of Long Cove. A broad upland meadow fringed with woods stretches from the park’s entrance to the shore. To access the park, turn off Route 15 onto Sunshine Road. Take your immediate right onto Morey Farm Lane and take a left at the gate with a sign for the park.
Parking & Accessibility
Parking is available, though we encourage carpooling. The performance area is just a short distance from the parking area. Chairs are provided for seating on the lawn where the play will take place. Patrons with limited mobility can be dropped off very close to the performance area, and a few parking spots will be reserved for those with handicap permits.
Restrooms
There are two portable toilets conveniently located in the park.
Weather Policy
If a performance is canceled due to weather, those who bought tickets online in advance will receive a notification email by 3pm. Please reference our Refund & Exchange Policy for more details.
Jennifer Paar
Costume Designer
Ray Duncan
Composer
Sam C. Jones
Music Director
Molly Gawler
Choreographer
Melissa A. Nathan
Stage Manager
Jennie Davies
Assistant Stage Manager