Spring 2025

ASC’s 2025 spring season invites you to step into the lives of families torn apart, brought together, and everything in between. From the grand halls of a kingdom in King Lear through bustling city streets in The Comedy of Errors and to the warmth of a family home in Little Women, experience how family shapes who we are. With stories of family, identity, and love, this season’s performances will move you in unexpected ways.

Shows

Little Women 2025

February 6, 2025 – April 19, 2025

Charlene Hong White, Summer England, Raven Lorraine, & Leah Gabriel in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Adapted By Erin Riley at the American Shakespeare Center.

Discover the heartwarming journey of the March sisters at the Blackfriars Playhouse, where family, love, and dreams are tested in the backdrop of Civil War-era America. In this fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, follow Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they grow together, face life’s challenges, and celebrate the unbreakable bonds of family. Whether you're new to the story or a longtime fan, this production will remind you of the power of family to shape who we are.

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King Lear 2025

February 13 – April 19

Angela Iannone as King Lear

Watch as family ties unravel and power takes a dark turn in Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Blackfriars Playhouse. When Lear’s decision to divide his kingdom spirals into betrayal and madness, father and daughters are pitted against each other in a story of loyalty, loss, and redemption. This gripping tragedy will leave you reflecting on the fragile bonds that hold families together.

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The Comedy of Errors 2025

March 20 – April 20

Joe Mucciolo, Raven Lorraine, Summer England, and Rasell Holt in The Comedy of Errors.

As two sets of twins unknowingly cross paths, chaos and confusion erupt in this fast-paced farce, making it a must-see for fans of comedy and Shakespeare alike. Laugh out loud at Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors at the Blackfriars Playhouse, where mistaken identities, slapstick humor, and a heartwarming family reunion take center stage.

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Cast

Headshot of Summer England, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with wavy blonde hair, a poised expression, and wearing a green top against a soft neutral background.
Summer England *
Headshot of Leah Gabriel, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with wavy brown hair, a warm and confident smile, and wearing a blue top against a softly lit neutral background.
Leah Gabriel *
Headshot of Rasell Holt, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with braided hair, a warm smile, and wearing a black sweater against a neutral gray background.
Rasell Holt *
Headshot of Blake Henri, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with light brown, wavy hair, a friendly smile, and wearing a dark, casual top against a softly blurred background.
Blake Henri
Headshot of Charlene Hong, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with straight black hair, a composed expression, and wearing a white top against a neutral gray background.
Charlene Hong White
Headshot of Angela Iannone, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with short blonde hair, a warm smile, and wearing a light blue top against a softly blurred background.
Angela Iannone *
Headshot of Raven Lorraine, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with natural locs, a confident expression, and wearing a black top against a warm brown background.
Raven Lorraine *
Headshot of Joe Mucciolo, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with wavy dark hair, a thoughtful expression, and wearing a navy sweater against a solid black background.
Joe Mucciolo *
Headshot of Christopher Seiler, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with short white hair, a friendly smile, and wearing a plaid shirt over a white top against a soft green background.
Christopher Seiler *

Artistic Team

Headshot of Thomas J. Coppola, production manager at the ASC, wearing red glasses, a black cap, and a headset, smiles warmly. He is dressed in a black polo shirt featuring the American Shakespeare Center logo, set against a neutral background.
Thomas J. Coppola *
Headshot of Paul Mason Barnes, Director at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with short hair, glasses, and a thoughtful smile, wearing a white shirt and tie against a neutral background. Photo by Lloyd Mulvey
Paul Mason Barnes ‡ ‡
Doreen Bechtol, Movement Consultant for the American Shakespeare Center and Co-Program Director of the Shakespeare and Performance program at Mary Baldwin University, with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black shirt, standing against a vibrant, leafy green background.
Doreen Bechtol
Portrait of Alexander Carey, Assistant Stage Manager at the American Shakespeare Center, against a dark background. He has light brown hair, a mustache, a nose ring, and is smiling warmly while wearing a dark shirt
Alexander Carey *
Portrait of Brendan Cullen, Stage Manager at the American Shakespeare Center, against a gray background. He has short dark hair, fair skin, and is wearing a light gray collared shirt with a neutral expression.
Brendan M. Cullen *
Portrait of Cory Douylliez-Willis, Choreographer at the American Shakespeare Center, against a light gray background. He has short bleached blonde hair, a mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with a bolo tie.
Cory Douylliez-Willis
Headshot of Summer England, Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with wavy blonde hair, a poised expression, and wearing a green top against a soft neutral background.
Summer England *
D. Scarlet Frishman, a Wardrobe Assistant at the American Shakespeare Center, with short, light brown hair, wearing glasses and a black shirt, standing indoors against a light blue background.
D. Scarlet Frishman
Conrad Gothard, Technical Properties Supervisor at the American Shakespeare Center, with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a colorful striped button-up shirt, smiling against a neutral background.
Conrad Gothard
Headshot of Chris Johnston, Director at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring him with short, light brown hair, a calm expression, and wearing a light jacket against a softly blurred neutral background.
Chris Johnston
Colleen Kelly
Mili Koncelik
Marie Lupia, Costume Shop Manager at the American Shakespeare Center, with long, dark hair accented by subtle purple tones, wearing a black top, and standing outdoors with a blurred scenic background of trees and train tracks.
Marie Lupia
Amy Monsalve, Wardrobe Manager at the American Shakespeare Center, with shoulder-length wavy blonde hair, wearing glasses, a black turtleneck, and gold jewelry, smiling in front of a gray siding backdrop.
Amy Monsalve
Hailey Pearce
Portrait of Cait Redman, Assistant Director at the American Shakespeare Center, against a beige background. She has curly dark hair, fair skin, and brown eyes, and is wearing a dark top.
Cait Redman
Portrait of Erin Riley, playwright, against a neutral background. She has vibrant orange hair, fair skin, and blue eyes, and is wearing a red lipstick and a necklace.
Erin Riley
Haley Roberts, an Intimacy Choreographer at the American Shakespeare Center, with soft blonde curls, a thoughtful smile, and a hand gently resting on her cheek, photographed outdoors with a blurred natural background.
Haley Roberts
John Paul Scheidler *
Portrait of Kelsea Sibold, team member at the American Shakespeare Center, against a warm kitchen background. She has long dark brown hair, fair skin, and a bright smile.
Kelsea Sibold
Headshot of Constance Swain, Director at the American Shakespeare Center, featuring her with styled hair, a radiant smile, and wearing a white top against a green background.
Constance Swain *
Trina Yager, Wardrobe Supervisor/ Stitcher at the American Shakespeare Center, with shoulder-length auburn hair, a bright smile, and is posed against a softly blurred brick background.
Trina Yager

Acting Fellow

Portrait of Rebecca Bailey, an Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, against a light green background. She has long auburn hair with bangs, fair skin, and a nose ring, wearing a black top with a neutral expression.
Rebecca Bailey
Portrait of Lydia Sophia Christensen, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a light blue background. She has long blonde wavy hair, fair skin, and blue eyes, with a warm smile.
Lydia Sophia Christensen
Andrew Steven Knight
Portrait of Katie Mitchell, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a light background. She has short brown hair, fair skin, and striking green eyes, with a neutral expression.
Kathleen Mitchell
Portrait of Jake Raiter, actor at the American Shakespeare Center, against a dark background. He has a short brown beard, light brown hair, and is wearing a light-colored shirt.
Jake Raiter
Pete Sheldon, an Actor at the American Shakespeare Center, with medium-length dark hair and a slight stubble, wearing a dark leather jacket over a black shirt. He gazes directly at the camera with an intense and thoughtful expression, set against a dark, softly blurred background.
Pete Sheldon
Portrait of Austin Sweatman, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a dark background. He has dark hair tied back, a mustache, a small goatee, and is wearing a black shirt with a patterned bow tie, looking directly at the camera.
Austin Sweatman
Portrait of Larisa West, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a blurred background of bookshelves. She has long, voluminous dark brown hair, fair skin, and blue eyes, with a warm smile.
Larisa West
Portrait of Becca Westbrook, Acting Fellow at the American Shakespeare Center, against a white background. She has shoulder-length curly brown hair, fair skin, and is wearing a green top with a warm smile.
Becca Westbrook