"Shakespeare Knew How to Throw a Party"

2013

1h 49m

6.8(279 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

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Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

Amy Acker

Beatrice

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Alexis Denisof

Benedick

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Nathan Fillion

Dogberry

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Clark Gregg

Leonato

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Reed Diamond

Don Pedro

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Fran Kranz

Claudio

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Jillian Morgese

Hero

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Sean Maher

Don John

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Spencer Treat Clark

Borachio

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Riki Lindhome

Conrade

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Ashley Johnson

Margaret

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Emma Bates

Ursula

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Tom Lenk

Verges

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Nick Kocher

First Watchman

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Brian McElhaney

Second Watchman

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Joshua Zar

Leonato's Aide

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Paul M. Meston

Friar Francis

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Romy Rosemont

The Sexton

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Elsa Guillett-Chapuis

The Photographer

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Sabrina Hill

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Chris English

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