Perspective Theatre Company returns to The Pear with Richard II! A cast of six actors portray over 25 different characters.

Play Synopsis

Shakespeare’s Richard II chronicles the historical and compelling saga of King Richard II including his controversial reign, familial conflicts and inevitable imprisonment and downfall.

This seldom seen history play seems a perfect choice to revisit right now, as notions of power, leadership, faith and honor all seem to be in a permanent state of chaotic flux in our current political climate.

Who has the right to rule? How should a leader rule? What makes a good ruler? Is rebellion against traditions and norms held up for centuries good for a country? Or will it tear us all apart?

Reviews

With a cast of six playing a total of nineteen roles, the Pear and Perspective’s Richard II is not only timely but is a tour de force by an exceptionally talented cast under the masterful, keen-eyed direction of Kevin Hammond.

Richard II… is powerfully presented by this joint production of The Pear Theatre and Perspective Theatre Company.

The two-hour, one intermission sequence of scenes command the audience’s full, enthralled attention and provide us much food for thought as recent and current elections, transitions, and powerplays of our own country readily come to mind. - Eddie Reynolds, Theatre Eddys

Read Eddie’s full review, HERE.

Rating

PG for mild violence and onstage combat.

Runtime

2 hours with a 15 minute intermission.

Production Team

Director: Kevin Hammond
Stage & Production Manager: Kelly Weber Barraza
Costume Design: Joanne Martin
Technical Director & Set Design: Louis Stone-Collonge
Lighting Design: Adrian Gilstrap
Fight Choreography: Sydney Schwindt

Cast

William J. Brown III* as York, Servant & Scroop
Sinjin Jones as Bolingbroke
Jennifer Le Blanc* as Mowbray, Aumerle, Willoby, Lady, & Bushy
John R. Lewis* as Richard II
Julian Lopez-Morillas* as John of Gaunt, Gardner, Green, & Northumberland
Annamarie MacLeod as Duchess of Gloucester, Hotspur, Queen, Captain, & Messenger

*Member of Actors' Equity Association