Richard III
by William Shakespeare. Directed by Lori Beck
"Now is the winter of our discontent..."
"Richard III," a historical tragedy by William Shakespeare, unfolds against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, delving into the Machiavellian machinations of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. With a hunchback and a twisted soul, Richard manipulates, schemes, and murders his way to the English throne, leaving a trail of deceit and betrayal in his wake.
The play explores themes of power, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked desire as Richard's tyrannical rise to power leads to a web of political turmoil and personal tragedy. Through the compelling narrative, Shakespeare paints a chilling portrait of a villainous protagonist whose actions shape the destiny of a nation, leaving audiences both fascinated and repelled by the dark depths of human nature.
CAST
- Richard III: Francis Sheehan
- Queen Margaret/Citizen: Barbara Shapiro
- Queen Elizabeth: Liz Parent
- Clarence: Alan Stavris
- King Edward IV: Mark Carter
- Duchess of York: Kim Alessandro
- Buckingham: Mark Prokes
- Richmond (Henry VII): Kyle W. Porter
- Hastings: Graysen Mortimer
- Catesby: Jade Ansell
- Stanley: Jim Cannizzaro
- Dorset/Citizen/Messenger/Norfolk: Chloe Forsyth
- Anne/Mayor: Amanda Wade
- Brakenbury/Ratcliffe: Stephanie Sivalingam
- Murderer 2: Kayla Durkin
- Rivers/Scrivener/Messenger: Oliver Bridges
- Citizen/Cardinal/Bishop/Messenger/Blunt: Han Lambert
- Edward (Prince of Wales)/Tyrrell/Oxford/Hebert: Kevin Brynczka
- Richard (Duke of York)/Jailer/Page: Aureja Johnson