The performances mark the 12th year that UTSA has hosted a Shakespeare troupe. Heading the cast in this romantic comedy are Lolita Chakrabarti and Ken Drury, both of whom have performed frequently with the Royal National Theatre. Completing the roster are Guy Burgess, Richard Howard and Jennifer Luckraft.
Romance abounds in the forest, as several characters appearing in disguise express their love.
The company will use uncut scripts, with the five actors playing all the roles. Relying on simple costumes and effects, the actors bring the play to life through their acting ability and the power of the playwright's words. The bare stages create conditions similar to those of Shakespeare's time. Like performances in Shakespeare's own Globe, this production emphasizes language over spectacle, maximizing the connection between the actors and the audience. The UTSA Friends of Shakespeare was founded in 1988 to promote enrichment programs in literature.