As You Like It | Opening Night – Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, Carlsbad

About this event

New Village Arts presents a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's As You Like It. The production is adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, direction by Kristianne Kurner, music direction by Angela Parrish, and choreography by Nikki Antoine. The Forest of Arden is reimagined as a folk-pop theatrical environment focused on self-discovery, belonging, identity, and community. Rosalind encounters exiles, fools, lovers, and dreamers after leaving court in disguise. The production runs from October 16 to November 29, 2026, with October 24 designated as Opening Night. New Village Arts presents the production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Cast & creative

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  Stage director

  Kristianne Kurner
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  Music director

  Angela Parrish
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  Choreographer

  Nikki Antoine
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  Composer

  Shaina Taub
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  Librettist

  Shaina Taub
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  Librettist

  Laurie Woolley