William Shakespeare’s "As You Like It"

Join us for As You Liked It!, a sustainable spin on William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, brilliantly adapted by Jan Powell, Ph.D. from Richmond Shakespeare, an RVA-based theater company led by artistic director James Ricks, committed to presenting both classical and contemporary works with a strong focus on Shakespeare. This innovative adaptation is directed by Mel Rayford, whose creative vision shapes the narrative. The imaginative production design by Emmy Weldon reimagines the Forest of Arden using materials sourced from the University of Richmond’s waste stream, striving to create 90-95% of the scenery, props, and costumes from recycled items.

Emmy Weldon, an assistant professor in theatre and dance with a professional scenic design background in experimental and activist theater, will orchestrate UR’s support for this experimental production. They are building a network of students, faculty, staff, and community members passionate about environmental responsibility, bringing their diverse expertise to the project. Participation opportunities include events like the Community Eco-Crafting Workshops, where participants can transform recycled materials into artistic elements for the performance.

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This event is part of the 2024-25 Tucker-Boatwright Festival of Literature and the Arts, “The Nature of Representation,” hosted by the English Department, and it is aligned with the Humanities Center theme question, “How (and why) do we represent nature.” The UR Humanities Centeroffers public events as well as intensive research and community-building programs, guided by our mission to collate and amplify humanities study. Please subscribe to the Humanities Newsletter to keep up with Center activities, and follow URHumanities on Instagram.