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002 - Act I

002 - Act I

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 Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan England with William Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor. Following the misadventures of the notorious Sir John Falstaff, who captured hearts in Henry IV, this play marks his final escapade. In the charming town of Windsor, Falstaff hatches a ludicrous scheme to woo two affluent merchant wives, Mistresses Page and Ford, by sending them identical love letters. Little does he know, his cunning plan will backfire spectacularly! As the two clever women band together to teach him a lesson through a series of hilarious pranks, they also navigate the romantic pursuits of Mistress Fords jealous husband and their daughter, Anne. With suitors vying for Annes affection—including a pompous cousin and an irritable French doctor—will she and her true love, Fenton, find a way to be together despite parental interference? Join our talented cast—Craig Franklin, Tomas Peter, and Brad “Hamlet” Filippone, alongside Sonia, Jenn Broda, and Kelly S. Taylor—as they bring this delightful comedy to life in a performance that promises to surprise and entertain. You thought you knew Shakespeare? Think again!
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