Category: Productions

Wichita Shakespeare Company presents “LOVE’S LABOURS LOST” directed by Angela Forrest.

The Wichita Shakespeare Company (WSC) opens its 2025 Shakespeare-in-the-Park series with a decidedly 80s production of “Love’s Labours Lost.”  

Ferdinand, Fraternity President – Robby Brining
Biron, Frat Brother of Ferdinand – Hanson Long
Longaville, Frat Brother of Ferdinand – Owen Balman
Dumain, Frat Brother of Ferdinand – Colton Farmer
Don Adriano de Armado, Frat Brother From Another…College – Joshua Rosenberg
Moth, Pledge Mentored by Armado – Jaxson Mannis
Princess, Sorority President – Ashley Grega
Rosaline, Sorority Sister of Princess – Ashley McCracken-Christy
Katherine, Sorority Sister of Princess – Lynnaya McClure
Maria, Sorority Sister of Princess – Jo Herman
Boyet, Friend and Helper to Princess – Kristin Moody
Costard, Class Clown (Who May Not Graduate) – Chris Welborn
Jaquenetta, Not Involved in Greek Life and it Shows – Shannon Ciccarello
Sir Nathaniel, Youth Pastor and Sycophant – Monty Phelps
Holofernes, Tenured Professor and Windbag – Nathan Betzen
Dull, Campus Security – Echo Waters
Marcade, Bearer of…News – Echo Waters
Camerman, Bearer of…Cameras – Echo Waters

Shakespeare-in-the-Park will return to the very popular Central Riverside, Buffalo, and College Hill Parks in Wichita.  Parks in Andover and Derby, as well as the new Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place will complete the tour. Additionally, a special inside performance will be held at University Friends Church.  All shows will begin at 7:00 pm, with an approximate running time of an hour and a half.  As always, the play is performed free to all audiences but donations are accepted and appreciated.  Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and, of course, bug spray.

In the event of inclement weather, there will be a message posted at 6 pm on the WSC line (316-655-2017) alerting if the show has been cancelled for that evening.

Exact park locations and dates are as follows:

All performances are FREE to the public.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
All performances begin at 7pm

FRI, 6/6 COLLEGE HILL PARK, WICHITA
SAT, 6/7 HIGH PARK AMPHITHEATER, DERBY
SUN, 6/8 ANDOVER SPORTS PARK, ANDOVER

FRI, 6/13 CENTRAL RIVERSIDE PARK, WICHITA
SAT, 6/14 COLLEGE HILL PARK, WICHITA
SUN, 6/15 BUFFALO PARK, WICHITA

FRI, 6/20 COLLEGE HILL PARK, WICHITA
SAT, 6/21 CENTRAL RIVERSIDE PARK, WICHITA
SUN, 6/22 UNIVERSITY FRIENDS CHURCH (INSIDE)

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Presented by Wichita Shakespeare Company

The Wichita Shakespeare Company (WSC) closes its 2024 Shakespeare-in-the-Park series with The Merry Wives of Windsor. One of the Bard’s frothiest comedies, the play focuses on the roguish Sir John Falstaff as he flirts and woos two married women in the town of Windsor.

The production is directed by veteran WSC director and Board Member, Ben Blankley. The impressive cast assembled for the show includes Ed Belsan as Falstaff, Kevin Sowers as Master Ford, Kristen Moody as Mistress Ford, and Rachael Foster as Mistress Page. Others in the cast include Dan Schuster, Anna Bohr, Kylie Foster, Jaxson Mannis, Sam Hibarger, Chris Welborn, Dalton Nelson, Monty Phelps, Caitlyn West, and Edward Emerson Kerbs.

All shows will begin at 7:00 pm, with an approximate running time of one hour and forty-five minutes. As always, the play is performed free to all audiences but donations are accepted and appreciated. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and, of course, bug spray. Shakespeare-in-the-Park returns to the very popular Central Riverside, College Hill, and Buffalo parks in Wichita. Parks in Derby, Andover, and Park City complete the schedule. Additionally, a special inside performance will be held at University Friends Church. Seating will be provided for the inside performance. In the event of inclement weather, there will be a message posted at 6 pm on the WSC line (316-655-2017) alerting if the show has been cancelled for that evening.

Exact park/performance locations and dates are as follows:

Sept 13th …Central Riverside Park, Wichita
Sept 14th …Central Riverside Park, Wichita
Sept 15th …Andover Sports Park
Sept 20th …College Hill Park, Wichita
Sept 21st …Hap McLean Park, Park City
Sept 22nd …High Park Amphitheater, Derby
Sept 27th …Buffalo Park, Wichita
Sept 28th …College Hill Park, Wichita
Sept 29th …University Friends Church, Wichita