About This Production

Self-denial is in fashion at the court of Navarre where a young King and three of his courtiers solemnly forswear all pleasures in favor of serious study. But the Princess of France and her all-too-lovely entourage have other ideas. The men soon find that love’s labor complicates and conquers all things in Shakespeare’s boisterous romantic comedy about love and marriage.

Critic and Audience Reviews

Fantastic actors and an absolutely hilarious interpretation.

-Audience Feedback

THE BEST play I have seen at the Orlando Shakes this season. The cast brings the play to life with marvelous characters and great humor. I am sure this production would be understood and enjoyed by all…even by those unfamiliar with the play.

-Audience Feedback

Sheer delight. A comic masterpiece with an incredible ensemble of over the top talented actors.

-Audience Feedback

Nicely conceived, directed and acted production of a minor Shakespeare play… far superior to other productions of (Love’s Labour’s Lost) that I have seen.

-Audience Feedback

‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ is at times laugh out loud funny. There are so many scenes that I wish I could see again.

-Kimberly Moy, BroadwayWorld.com

Creative Team

Director: Thomas Ouellette
Fight Coach: David Reed
Choreography: Richard Lamberty
Dialect Coach: Eric Zivot
Scenic Design: Dan Conway**
Lighting Design: Kevin Griffin**
Costume Design: Denise R. Warner
Sound Design: Britt Sandusky
Stage Manager: Stacy Norwood*
Assistant Stage Manager: Laura Lockner*

*Denotes a Member of Actors’ Equity Association
** Denotes a Member of United Scenic Artists

Meet the Cast

Buddy Haardt

Buddy Haardt*

Ferdinand, The King of Navarre
Aubrey Saverino

Aubrey Saverino*

The Princess of France
Eric Eichenlaub

Eric Eichenlaub

Sir Nathaniel
Matthew Goodrich

Matthew Goodrich*

Longaville
Christian Ryan

Christian Ryan*

Berowne
Gabrielle Toledo

Gabrielle Toledo

Maria
georgia mallory guy

Georgia Mallory Guy*

Katherine
Kathryn Miller

Kathryn Miller

Rosaline
Jacob Dresch

Jacob Dresch*

Costard
Jim Helsinger

Jim Helsinger*

Don Armado
Blaine Edwards

Blaine Edwards

Dumaine
Maddie Tarbox

Maddie Tarbox

Jacquenetta
Mike Nilsson

Mike Nilsson

Dull
Maxel Garcia

Maxel Garcia

Moth
Alexander Mrazek

Alexander Mrazek*

Boyet

Philip Nolen*

Holofernes
madelyn james

Madelyn James

Ensemble