Anna Cangellaris and Michelle Gao bring you a final farewell to the spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." Haven't had your fill of Uni theater yet? Not to worry; Big Show is just around the corner.

This is the concluding installment of our 2008 spring play diary. Last week the Gargoyle presented a series of diary entries by five members of this year’s spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." Our diary began with Michelle Gao, and today she brings us full circle, reflecting on her final performance as a Uni High thespian.

So it finally arrived — opening night for the cast and crew of Uni High's spring play, "Much Ado About Nothing." For newcomer Carl Zielinski, this meant that his days of being able to make mistakes with impunity — or near impunity — were over.

Finished! All those rehearsals, all those hours of practice. Tonight is the opening performance of Uni High's spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." Cast member Anna Gooler continues our behind-the-scenes look at the play with reflections on the final dress rehearsal.

Ever wondered what it would be like to dress in layers and layers of petticoats, long skirts, flowing blouses, brightly colored knickers, and intricately decorated corsets? The cast of "Much Ado About Nothing" can tell you all about the tedious yet exciting process of lacing up bodices and buttoning jackets in preparation for the upcoming performance of this Shakespearean comedy, which opens Thursday at 7 p.m.

Don't know what the Rufty Tufty is? The cast members of this year's spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," sure do. And so will you by the time the play ends its three-night run. The opening performance will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the North Attic Playhouse, followed by 7:30 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday. Lauren Piester offers the latest entry in our spring play diary.

Throughout this week the Gargoyle will present a series of diary entries by five members of this year's spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." The opening performance will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the North Attic Playhouse, followed by 7:30 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday. Senior Michelle Gao kicks off our series with reflections on the start of tech week.

Any high school student will tell you that reading a Shakespeare play can be difficult. But what about performing one? Almost 40 Uni students have spent the last two months finding out firsthand what that's like. They will perform one of Shakespeare’s great comedies, “Much Ado About Nothing,” as this year’s spring play. Check inside for more about the 2008 production.

Due to a scheduling conflict, senior Ethan Berl was forced to give up his role of Benedick in the spring play, "Much Ado About Nothing," causing director Barbara Ridenour to release a revised cast list. Check inside to see the changes made.

More than 40 students have been selected for the cast of Uni's spring play, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," directed by Barbara Ridenour. Rehearsals began today as the actors set about the demanding task of getting ready for opening night, just two months away.

Shakespeare is in the air this spring, with the U of I, Parkland College, and the Station Theatre mounting productions of — or based on — his work. You can add Uni High to that list. This year's spring play will be the comedy "Much Ado About Nothing." Auditions are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in the North Attic.