Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing" “I would rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.” (Act I, Scene 1) Beatrice is one of the most delightful characters in all of Shakespeare — certainly one of the most talkative and spirited. Quick-witted, charming, and unexpectedly melancholic, Beatrice paved the way for generations of fierce women thinkers and romantic comedy heroines. Join us for a journey to enjoy "something" without too much "ado".