Asolo Rep Announces Full Cast for The Three Musketeers
(SARASOTA, FLA) — Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly kicks off its 2023 repertory season with Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS, adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Peter Amster returns to direct this classic play that promises to be a fast-paced, witty, swashbuckling good time. Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS begins previews on Jan. 11, opens on Jan. 13, and runs through March 26, in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
Harrowing adventure, bravery, and friendship take center stage in Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS. One of the world’s most enduring comedies, this classic tells the tale of a daring young man who finds himself in the company of the world’s greatest swordsmen, as well as some of the world’s most dangerous men and women.
This is Amster’s 13th season working with Asolo Rep, where he has helmed such productions as A Doll's House, Part 2; Morning After Grace; Born Yesterday; Living on Love; The Matchmaker; and, most recently Ludwig’s adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express in 2020. His work has also been seen at Steppenwolf, the Goodman, the Court, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, ACT and more.
“After seeing and enjoying Asolo Rep’s production of Murder on the Orient Express, playwright Ken Ludwig asked if I would be interested in his adaptation of THE THREE MUSKETEERS and I literally jumped out of my chair,” said Amster. “I’ve always been attracted to coming-of-age stories, where our hero or heroine travels from innocence to experience, and Dumas’ THE THREE MUSKETEERS is one of the most dazzling and entertaining examples of the genre.
“What Ludwig has done with the sprawling novel is compress it with surgical precision and infuse it with his own joyously comic spirit. And for me, most importantly, he has created a new character, D’Artagnan’s sister Sabine, who’s passion and agency finally give the tale a female character who is neither a victim or a villain.”
The creative team for Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS includes Scenic Designer Adam Koch, Costume Designer Tracy Dorman, Lighting Designer James E Lawlor III, Sound Designer Matthew T. Parker, Projection Designer Greg Emetaz and Hair/Wig & Make-Up Designer Michelle Hart, with original compositions by Victoria Deiorio and fight choreography by Geoffrey Kent.
The cast features Joe Ayers (Inn Keeper & Ensemble), La Shawn Banks (Treville), Dreaa Kay Baudy (Constance), Macaria Chaparro Martinez (Fache & Ensemble), Chris DuVal (Rochefort & D’Artagnan’s Father), Rasell Holt (Aramis), Tracie Lane (Milady), Dean Linnard (Porthos), Erin O’Connor (Sabine), Peter S. Raimondo (King Louis XIII & Ensemble), Mark Rose (Ravanche) Jasmine Rush (Abbess & Ensemble), Jay Russell (Cardinal Richelieu), Leighton Samuels (Athos), Evan Stevens (D’Artagnan), Sydney Story (Septime & Ensemble), Jerald Wheat (Duke of Buckingham & Ensemble) and Imani Lee Williams (Queen Anne).
The understudies are Jasmyn Ackah, Jonathan Acosta, William Rowland-Jackson Crowder, A.J. Gagliardi, Ray Huth, John Leggett, Catherine Luciani, Elle Miller, Ashley McCauley Moore, Ibukun J. Omotowa, Ayda Ozdoganlar, Caitlin Rose and Brian Zane.
“We’re so excited to welcome Peter Amster back, following his magnificent production of Murder on the Orient Express,” said Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards. “I can't imagine a better way to kick off the repertory season than Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS, a hilarious, swashbuckling adventure that can be enjoyed by the whole family.”
“Let’s face it,” said Amster. “We can all use a joyous, fun-filled romp in the theatre. And ‘All for one and one for all!’ is a lesson we all can afford to embrace and carry with us into the national discourse and our individual lives.”
Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS is recommended for all audiences.
Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS runs Jan. 11 – March 26. Previews are Jan. 11 – 12. Visit asolorep.org for a full performance schedule. Orchestra and Mezzanine seats start at $65 and Balcony seats start at $33. Tickets are available now in person at Asolo Rep's Box Office at 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, by phone at 941.351.8000 or 800.361.8388, or online at asolorep.org.
CAST
(in alphabetical order)
Joe Ayers……………………………………………..Inn Keeper & Ensemble
La Shawn Banks*………………………………………………………..Treville
Dreaa Kay Baudy……………………………………………………Constance
Macaria Chaparro Martinez……………………………….Fache & Ensemble
Chris DuVal*………………………………..Rochefort & D’Artagnan’s Father
Rasell Holt*……………………………………………………………….Aramis
Tracie Lane*………………………………………………………………Milady
Dean Linnard*……………………………………………………………Porthos
Erin O’Connor…………………………………………………………….Sabine
Peter S. Raimondo……………………………….King Louis XIII & Ensemble
Mark Rose*..…………………………………………………………..Ravanche
Jasmine Rush*……………………………………………Abbess & Ensemble
Jay Russell*………………………………………………….Cardinal Richelieu
Leighton Samuels*…………………………………………………………Athos
Evan Stevens………………………………………………………...D’Artagnan
Sydney Story………………………………………………Septime & Ensemble
Jerald Wheat……………………...………..Duke of Buckingham & Ensemble
Imani Lee Williams…………………………………………………Queen Anne
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Jasmyn Ackah, Jonathan Acosta, William Rowland-Jackson Crowder, A.J. Gagliardi, Ray Huth, John Leggett, Catherine Luciani, Elle Miller, Ashley McCauley Moore, Ibukun J. Omotowa, Ayda Ozdoganlar, Caitlin Rose, Brian Zane………………………………..Understudies
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Jacqueline Singleton*………………..……..Stage Manager
Alexa Burn*……......................…Assistant Stage Manager
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
SELECT CREATIVE TEAM
Director ………..…..…………………….…..………Peter Amster
Scenic Designer…………...………………......…….. Adam Koch
Costume Designer…………………..……….……. Tracy Dorman
Lighting Designer……...………..……..…….. James E Lawlor III
Sound Designer………………………………. Matthew T. Parker
Projection Designer………………………………… Greg Emetaz
Hair/Wig & Make-Up Designer……….……….……Michelle Hart
Original Compositions……………………..…….. Victoria Deiorio
Fight Choreographer………………………….……Geoffrey Kent
ENHANCED EXPERIENCES
Tuesday Talkbacks (FREE)
Jan. 24
Attendees can enhance their experience with this post-show discussion.
PlayDate
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
These show-based workshops for young people offer a childcare option for adults attending a mainstage performance.
OUT@AsoloRep
Thursday, Feb. 23
Pre-show reception
For subscription and ticket information, contact the box office.
OUT@AsoloRep is Sarasota’s premier cultural event connecting local LGBTQIA+ communities with fantastic theatre.
OUT@AsoloRep is sponsored by Empath Tidewell Foundation, CAN Community Health, Morton’s Gourmet Market & Catering and Project Pride.
Community Day
Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m.
Pre-show activities for all ages start at noon.
*All activities are subject to change or modification based on CDC recommendations.
SPONSORS
Asolo Rep is able to present Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS because of the generosity of its sponsors. The corporate sponsors for THE THREE MUSKETEERS are Plumbing Today, SRQ Media, Grapevine Communications, SNN, Innovative Dining and Asolo Rep’s Artistic Excellence Society.
Asolo Rep’s 2022-23 Major Season Sponsors are Florida State University, the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Huisking Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, the Koski Family Foundation, Designing Women Boutique/Groundworks and The Exchange. Asolo Rep is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Asolo Rep’s artistic programs are paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues.
ABOUT ASOLO REP
Now in its 64th season, Asolo Repertory Theatre is recognized as one of the premier professional theatres in America and one of the largest in the Southeastern United States. One of the few select theatres in the nation that performs in true rotating repertory, Asolo Rep’s highly skilled acting company and extensive craftsmanship bring to life this unique performance method that gives audiences the opportunity to see multiple productions in the span of a few days. Asolo Rep presents up to 10 productions each season, including contemporary and classic works and provocative musical theatre experiences. A theatre district in and of itself, Asolo Rep is committed to expanding its reach into the community, furthering its collaboration with the best theatre artists working in the industry today and cultivating new artists through its affiliation with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele, Asolo Rep’s ambitious theatrical offerings and ground-breaking education and community programming engage audiences and ensure its lasting legacy for future generations. Visit asolorep.org to learn more.