As You Like It (ages 8-15) | Childsplay

This classic Shakespearen comedy is set in two places: the royal court, which Frederick has stolen from his brother, and the nearby Forest of Arden. Frederick’s brother, known as Duke Senior, is hiding in the forest with his followers. His daughter, Rosalind, however, still lives at court. Rosalind is in love with the nobleman Orlando, who has not received a noble upbringing and education because his older brother, Oliver, has forbidden it. Upon learning Oliver intends to murder him, Orlando runs away to the forest. Shortly thereafter Rosalind is thrown out of court. She too flees to the Forest of Arden, accompanied by her cousin Celia and the jester Touchstone.