All’s Well That Ends Well

Despite its optimistic title, Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well has often been considered a “problem play.” Ostensibly a comedy, the play also has fairy tale elements, as it focuses on Helena, a virtuous orphan, who loves Bertram, the haughty son of her protectress, the Countess of Rousillon. When Bertram, desperate for adventure, leaves Rousillon to serve in the King’s army, Helena pursues him. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast: Bertram: David Nicol Clown: Denny Sayers Countess of Rousillon: Ruth Golding Diana: Arielle Lipshaw Duke of Florence: Robert Fletcher First Gentleman: Brett W. Downey First Lord: Bellona Times First Soldier: om123 Fourth Lord/Steward: Skythrock Helena: Elizabeth Klett King of France: Andy Minter Lafeu: Martin Geeson Mariana: Maria Therese Parolles: mb Second Gentleman: Martyn Oughton Second Lord: David Goldfarb Second Soldier: Vicente Costa Filho Page/Servant: Lucy Perry Widow: Musicalheart1 Narrator: Availle Audio edited by: mb Proof listening: Maria Therese, Elizabeth Klett