Retrospective coverage for October 24, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
New Village Arts scheduled the official opening of As You Like It for Oct. 24, marking a leadership milestone as well as a new production in Carlsbad. The theater described the musical as founder Kristianne Kurner's final directing project there before retirement. Theater press release
Adapted from Shakespeare by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery, the show includes music and lyrics by Taub. Kurner also designed the scenery, with Angela Parrish handling music direction and Nikki Antoine choreography.
The production's announced setting contrasts a Hollywood-inspired court with a Forest of Arden influenced by Joshua Tree. Its story follows Rosalind and other exiles searching for connection outside the court.
The Oct. 24 opening followed previews scheduled Oct. 16–23. Performances were listed through Nov. 29 on the Ray Charles Stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, part of the company's 25th-anniversary season. Production schedule