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Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare

March 27-April 12, 2026

Director: Herb Metzler*
Scenic Designer: Brian Wasserman
Costume Designer: Emmalee Berger
Lighting Designer: Finley Wedge*
Stage Manager: Eve Doyle

*Resident Artist



Tickets

Tickets on sale in February!



Jeff Broitman as Resten and Ellen Shaw as Alta embrace in The Language Archive

JEFF AWARDS

Recognized for excellence

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood produces family-friendly, professional-caliber shows in our community, engaging and inspiring young people as performers and theatre-goers. 

Four Jeff nominations for The Language Archive

  • Production (Short Run)
  • Director (Short Run) – Stacey Lind
  • Performer in a Supporting Role (Short Run) – Jeff Broitman
  • Performer in a Supporting Role (Short Run) – Ellen Shaw

Four Jeff nominations for The Minutes

  • Production (Short Run)
  • Director (Short Run) – Janet Rourke
  • Performer (Short Run) – Jack Hradecky WINNER
  • Ensemble (Short Run)

The Jeff Awards honor excellence in Chicago theatre. Congratulations to all the nominees!


Behind the scenes

Check out rehearsal and production photos and meet cast members in our Facebook group,  on our Facebook page, or on Instagram @residenttheatre.

Learn more about the Resident Theatre

Learn more about the resident artists behind Edgebrook’s neighborhood theatre company, and check out our past productions.