Faction of Fools Theatre Company

Faction of Fools Theatre Company Washington DC's Commedia dell'Arte theatre company Faction of Fools Theatre Company is Washington DC's Commedia dell'Arte company.

Commedia dell'Arte originated in Renaissance Italy and is characterized by its use of masks, improvisation, physical comedy, and recognizable character types like young lovers, boasting heroes, and meddling parents! Faction of Fools embodies the spirit of Commedia, which is traditional yet innovative, international yet familiar, and classical yet accessible. In performances, actor training, intern

ational initiatives, and educational outreach, Commedia dell'Arte is theatre at its best: physical discipline, spontaneous imagination, collaborative energy, and joyous wonder. Faction of Fools: We Take Comedy Seriously!

YOU WANNA BE ON TOP? The cast of “Much Ado About Nothing” does!   👀 Final performances of Much Ado are this week!! Weeke...
04/27/2026

YOU WANNA BE ON TOP? The cast of “Much Ado About Nothing” does! 👀

Final performances of Much Ado are this week!! Weekends are selling out so take advantage of our weekday performance offerings before they fade away one by one…

Monday, 4/27 730pm
Wednesday, 4/29 730pm
Thursday, 4/30 730pm
Friday, 5/1 730pm
Saturday, 5/2 2pm
Saturday, 5/2 730pm



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We’re Helen Hayes Recommended and partyin’ up a storm!!! Performances of Much Ado About Nothing are only through May 2. ...
04/21/2026

We’re Helen Hayes Recommended and partyin’ up a storm!!! Performances of Much Ado About Nothing are only through May 2. Tickets at factionoffools.org ☀️ 🍹



Photo by DJ Corey Photography
Pictured L to R: Jasmine Proctor, Lorenzo Miguel, Mary Myers, Matthew Pauli, Francesca Chilcote, and Danny Puente Cackley

Open Captioned Performance Dates: Thursday, April 23rd 730pm, Friday, April 24th 730pm, Saturday, April 25th 2pm and 730pm

The press is comin' in HOT!! ☀️"With its perfect timing, this commedia dell’arte spin breathes new life into Shakespeare...
04/21/2026

The press is comin' in HOT!! ☀️

"With its perfect timing, this commedia dell’arte spin breathes new life into Shakespeare’s overdone enemies-to-lovers tale... with quick-witted caricatures, keg stands, and even shadow puppet erotica, it’s refreshing to see a Much Ado About Nothing so smartly directed and imaginatively produced."

With its perfect timing, this commedia dell’arte spin breathes new life into Shakespeare’s overdone enemies-to-lovers tale.

The Hotel Bella Figura in Messina, Sicily is ready and waiting for YOU! Reservations (aka tickets 🤪) can be made at fact...
04/17/2026

The Hotel Bella Figura in Messina, Sicily is ready and waiting for YOU! Reservations (aka tickets 🤪) can be made at factionoffools.org with bookings (lol performances) only through May 2!!



Photo by DJ Corey Photography
Scenic design: Johnny Weissgerber
Lighting Design: William K. D’Eugenio
Directed by: Natalie Cutcher
Starring: Danny Puente Cackley, Francesca Chilcote, Lorenzo Miguel, Mary Myers, Matthew Pauli, and Jasmine Proctor
Costume Design: Cidney Forkpah
Mask Design: Tara Cariaso of Waxing Moon Masks Props Design: Katherine Offutt Ross
Sound Design: Kenny Neal

Come see what critics say is "the most enjoyable evening of theater available right now"! Performances of "Much Ado Abou...
04/17/2026

Come see what critics say is "the most enjoyable evening of theater available right now"! Performances of "Much Ado About Nothing" are NOW through May 2nd! ☀️🍹

"Much Ado About Nothing" by William ShakespeareApril 9th - May 2nd 2026 at Capitol Hill Arts WorkshopTickets at www.factionoffools.orgDirected by: Natalie Cu...

Performances for “Much Ado About Nothing” begin this week!!!! Here’s your friendly PUSH to get your tickets 🎟️
04/08/2026

Performances for “Much Ado About Nothing” begin this week!!!! Here’s your friendly PUSH to get your tickets 🎟️

Performances for “Much Ado About Nothing” begin April 9th BUT did you know we offer 4 open captioned performances?! Chec...
04/06/2026

Performances for “Much Ado About Nothing” begin April 9th BUT did you know we offer 4 open captioned performances?! Check it out:

Thursday, April 23rd 730pm
Friday, April 24th 730pm
Saturday, April 25th 2pm
Saturday, April 25th 730pm

Tickets available at factionoffools.org. Open captioned performances are sponsored in part by our wonderful partner, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop !!

Open Captioned Performance Dates: Thursday, April 23rd 730pm, Friday, April 24th 730pm, Saturday, April 25th 2pm and 730pm

You know what they say about “Much Ado About Nothing”: Boys Will Be… stirring up the same hot goss as the ladies! 👀 👀 Pe...
04/03/2026

You know what they say about “Much Ado About Nothing”: Boys Will Be… stirring up the same hot goss as the ladies! 👀 👀 Performances begin April 9th!



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Open Captioned Performance Dates: Thursday, April 23rd 730pm, Friday, April 24th 730pm, Saturday, April 25th 2pm and 730pm

Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps…Performances for William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” begin Apri...
03/30/2026

Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps…

Performances for William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” begin April 9th!!

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Open Captioned Performance Dates: Thursday, April 23rd 730pm, Friday, April 24th 730pm, Saturday, April 25th 2pm and 730pm

Meet the Cast of “Much Ado About Nothing”! Join us for a Sicilian getaway April 9th - May 2nd at Capitol Hill Arts Works...
03/13/2026

Meet the Cast of “Much Ado About Nothing”!

Join us for a Sicilian getaway April 9th - May 2nd at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Tickets on sale now at factionoffools.org!

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