Interview #5 with the Cast of "Much Ado About Nothing"

You just have two chances left to catch the ARTS production of Much Ado About Nothing - it runs Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington.

For our latest interview with the cast, let's hear from the guy who plays the lead in the comedy - the talented and incredibly funny Len Trent:

Q: What is Much Ado About Nothing about?

Len: I have no clue. You have one pair that wants nothing to do with love and another pair that can only think of love. A bunch of conniving people trying to either set one pair up or tear the other pair apart. I still can't figure it out.

Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?

Len: I ask myself the same question everyday. I guess it's ARTS and (director) Mike Murdock. Also, the William guy that penned this piece ain't bad.

Q: Tell us about your part in the play.

Len: I play Benedick. He is one half of the pair that wants nothing to do with love. He is tricked into believing he is in love. And, well it makes for one of Shakespeare's better bloody tragedies.

Q: What's your background in theatre?

Len: Acting and stage combat in one way or another for 20 years or so. Thanks for ripping open that wound, Chuck.

Q: I'm here to help. Tell us about the cast and/or directors you're working with.

Len: It's unbelievable. Totally miscast. These people are out there getting laugh after laugh. This is serious theater yet there is no blood and no gore. People are leaving with big smiles on their faces every night. I don't get it.

Q: Why would you urge our readers to see this play?

Len: I have no Idea why. I mean if you want to see Shakespeare done in a '70s casino with attractive Showgirls and possibly have some laughs then I guess this is your show.

Thanks, Len!