Summer Main Stage
2026
Directed by
Experience Shakespeare’s beloved comedy where passion, romance, and betrayal collide.
Set at the turn of the 20th century, this production crackles with a battle of wits between Beatrice and Benedick, while Claudio’s public accusation threatens to unravel everything.
Bursting with mischief, laughter, and redemption, Much Ado About Nothing explores the risks of love and the courage to trust again, all set against the sweeping beauty of the Catskills.
Join us under the tent for an evening of heart, live music, and no shortage of flowers.
Outdoors and under the tent at The Red Barn on Main Street in Hunter, NY
Summer Main Stage
July 11 - July 26, 2026
Performances
Wednesday - Saturday evenings 7:30pm
Sunday matinees 3pm
Opening Night
Saturday July 11, 2026
In association with
Bring your own picnic
One of the joys of summer theater is arriving early and lingering with friends. We invite you to bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful green surrounding our tent before the performance. Pack a blanket, camp chairs, a cooler, or whatever makes your evening comfortable, then settle in and soak up the fresh mountain air before the curtain rises.
The grounds open for picnicking at 5:00 PM before evening performances and 12:30 PM before Sunday matinees.
Please check in with the Box Office tent before the performance begins!
Join us for these events this season
July 11
Opening Night Performance and Celebration
July 15
July 17
5th Annual LGBTQ+ Midsummer Social
July 19
July 22
July 24
Post show Talkback with Creative Team
July 25
Community Book Clubs on various dates
Meet the cast
Sydney Berk *ᶜ
Beatrice
Claudio
Veronica Else ª
Balthazar
Meredith Ernst
Borachio
Conrade
Don Pedro
Luke Hampson ª
Verges
Margaret
Jordan Mann *ᶜ
Don John
Ian Maryfield
Benedick
Devante Owens ᶜ
Ursula
Louise Sims
Hero
Dogberry
Leonato
* The Actor or Stage Manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
ᶜ CMS Company Member
ª CMS Apprenticeship Program
Meet the crew
Patti Panyakaew
Set & Props Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Mark Mazzarella
Composer
Production Manager
Stephen Bubniak *
Stage Manager
Deck Stage Manager
Ryan Goff
Technical Director
Dennis Fox
Production Carpenter
Assistant to the Director
Allison Merkel
Front of House Manager
Joe Mastracchio
Development Director
* The Actor or Stage Manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
ⁱ Represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE
ᶜ CMS Company Member
ª CMS Apprenticeship Program