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UND Theatre Arts presents ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’

All 37 works by history’s most famous bard in 97 minutes by UND Theatre Arts plays Oct. 1-5

Illustration of skull with crown with text "The complete works of William Shakespeare abridged" by Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield and Adam Long

Who: UND Department of Theatre Arts

What: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” by Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield and Adam Long

Where: Burtness Lab Theatre

When: 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1-4; 2 p.m. on Oct. 5

Tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military (with ID). Free for student military (with ID).

Box Office: UND Department of Theatre Arts

UND Theatre opens the 2025-26 season with “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” This season marks the final run of shows hosted in the historic Burtness Lab Theatre; come be a part of history this fall.

“The Complete Works” is one of the world’s most frequently produced plays and has been translated into several dozen languages. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes by three actors.

Fast-paced, witty and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

UND Theatre students, faculty and staff are looking forward to seeing everyone at the show.

Production Information

Production Team (*student):

  • Director: James Tweedale (Guest Director)
  • Stage Manager: Joseph Shappell*
  • Costume Designer: Kylie McDonald
  • Assistant Costume Designer: Sam Samson*
  • Hair & Makeup Designer: Alexis Mull*
  • Scenic & Lighting Designer: Brad Reissig
  • Sound Designer/Technical Director: Adriene Grigsby

Cast:

  • Alexis: Alexis Mull
  • Bethany: Bethany Shipley
  • Hannah: Hannah Scholand

Production Staff:

  • Assistant Stage Managers: Lexi Dockter, Ophelia Hoffer-Gray
  • Fight Choreographer: James Tweedale
  • Fight Captain: Joseph Shappell
  • Choreographer, Dance Captain: Alexis Mull
  • Props Head: Sam Samson
  • Scene Shop Staff: Andrew Jacobs, Chaz Primeau, Andy Redland, Oliver van Tiel
  • Backstage Crew: Nick Lillemoen
  • Costume Shop Manager: Kylie McDonald
  • Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Amy Lyste
  • Costume Shop Staff: Averie Eixenberg, Olivia Partin
  • Wardrobe Head: Eli Adams
  • Wardrobe Crew: Cho Eunjae, John Yang
  • Master Electrician: Elijah Holman
  • Electrics Crew: Henry Arndt, Zoe Booth, Megan Hjelmstad, Mercedes Fuhol, Leo Fuhrman, Marcus Nickalson, Anthony Rost, Matthew Spanberg, Oliver van Tiel
  • Light Board Operator: Alyssa Carlson
  • Sound Board Operator: Joseph Shappell
  • House Manager: Dakota Raden
  • Box Office Manager: Ivan Chen
  • Box Office Staff: Hailey Lendobeja, Lucy Nooker
  • Publicity Design: Chris Berg, Brad Reissig
  • Social Media: Videesha Perera