As the object of Rosalindís affection, Gillen Morrison was a moony, yet manly and certainly charming Orlando. Is there ever any doubt that such a young man would win the wrestling match, thus winning the hand of the fair Rosalind? Not in Mr. Morrisonís case, there isnít. Eowyn Mader is just right as Rosalindís friend, Celia. Miss Mader plays at being Rosalindís consort with a disarming nonchalance and wit. Always an audienceís pet, Touchstone is played at a nicely modulated full throttle by Thomas Redding. Redding makes the most of of his burlesques of Rosalindís verses and has the audience eating out of his hand from his first brash entrance.

Hugh Dignon is a standout Jacques. His "All the worldís a stage" speech was knowingly and skillfully delivered. "I can suck melancholy out of a song," Jacques warbles in another speech, "a weasel sucks eggs." Beyond those admonitions, Mr. Dignonís performance sucks not at all. Patrick McBride is quite effective as a snivelingly fay Oliver who ends up as just one of the boys. Carolyn Howarth has a field day with the ultra-mannered and snooty Le Beau. Itís the kind of performance audiences love to hate and Miss Howarth makes the most of it.

The foresters are wonderfully individualized and just as wonderfully at home nestled in those glorious Tahoe pines that encircle the Sand Harbor outdoor theater where "As You Like It" plays. Looking like a Goldie Hawn who doesnít understand the jokes, Laurie Keith is a fabulously vacuous Audrey. As they attempt to hurdle the awkwardness of an embattled courtship, Silvius and Phebe (Shaun Carroll and Karin Casl) are nothing less than delightful. If Silviusís stressful reactions to what Phebe says and does is the yardstick for measuring the worth of a characterization, then Mr. Carrollís Silvius is uncannily on target and remarkably fine.

Also making noteworthy contributions - Philip Charles Sneed (Duke Frederick and Duke Senior), Gary Wright (a corn-pone Corin, if ever there was one) and the remainder of the cast which has a ball and could hardly be better.

Stephen Simmondsí direction is filled with invention and balances the castís outgoing performances with a clear vision of the play as being more fun, if its words and motivations are cleanly defined. Peter Cromptonís set is functional and handsome. Patrick Toebeís lighting is radiant. Clare Henkelís costumes, particularly in the playís closing scene and epilogue, are gorgeous.

"As You Like It" alternates with Shakespeareís "A Midsummer Nightís Dream" nightly except Mondays at 7:30 p.m. through August 29. All performances are at Sand Harbor, Nevada. For Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival ticket inquiries call 1 800 74 SHOWS or by visiting their website at www.laketahoeshakespeare.com.