Cast Announced for The Merry Wives of Windsor

A comedy! In

, Shakespeare’s “merry wives” are Mistress Ford and Mistress Page of the town of Windsor. The two play practical jokes on Mistress Ford’s jealous husband and a visiting knight, Sir John Falstaff. Merry wives, jealous husbands, and predatory knights were common in a kind of play called “citizen comedy” or “city comedy.” Fauquier Community’s production of

is directed by Maggie Mumford. Come see what all the laughter is about that includes disguises, elaborate pranks, and unforgettable characters performed by a cast of 15 actors who will have you laughing throughout! (This post was updated January 4, 2024.)

Sharon Ray—–Mistress Ford

Beckie Echegaray——Doctor Caius

Larry Finkel——Shallow

Dawn Gaynor——Mistress Quickly

Alondra Gutierez——Rivera-Anne Page

Bobb Jordan——Nym

Gregory Leggott——Master Page

Mickalei Lindquist——-Hostess of the Garter

Peter Mumford——-Master Ford

Krista Poole——–Mistress Page

Jessica Scalph——Simple

Paul Smith——-Sir Hugh Evans

Kevin Stokker——Falstaff

Sallie Willows——Pistol

Josh Smith——-Bardolph