Maryland Shakespeare Festival Maryland Shakespeare Festival The Maryland Shakespeare Festival (MSF), also known for a short time as "Maryland Shakespeare Company," was a theater company based in Frederick, Maryland dedicated to the performance of Shakespeare's plays, education about Shakespeare, and performance research. Founded in 1999 by Becky Kemper and Steven Hoochuk, MSF was originally called "The Shakespeare Project." That spring a High School Intern Company was formed, and performed at the Frederick Festival of the Arts. The first Good Will Tour (GWT) of the company was "Much Ado About Nothing", which was performed for almost 3,000 in the 3 tour stops. In the
Much Apu About Nothing agrees to be Apu's tutor to help prepare for the exam. After Lisa intervenes, Apu goes to take the test; he passes and becomes a citizen of the United States. At a congratulatory party, Homer tells his guests how terrible it would be if immigrants were deported, explaining they make the United States thrive. He inspires them to vote no on Proposition 24, but it still passes, with 95% of voters voting yes. After the ballot is passed, the only person deported is Groundskeeper Willie. "Much Apu About Nothing" was written by David S. Cohen and directed by Susie Dietter.