The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall (TCHH) will present Shakespeare’s King Lear, widely regarded as the greatest tragic drama ever written, from February 27 to March 23.
Based on the legend of Leir of Britain, the title character descends into madness after dividing his estate between Goneril and Regan, the two daughters who flatter him, while disinheriting Cordelia, the daughter who truly loves him. The role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world’s most accomplished actors, and no less an observer than George Bernard Shaw said, “No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear.”
TCHH Artistic Director John Hadden will perform Lear and co-direct with Ava Roy, who enacts the dual roles of Cordelia and the Fool. Other leading roles will be undertaken by Carmen-Maria Mandley as Goneril, Myka Plunkett as Regan, Gino Costabile as Edmund, Doug Ryan as Gloucester, John Terry as Kent and James Udom as Edgar.
There will be 13 performances of King Lear – February 27 (pay what you will/open rehearsal) at 8 pm, February 28 and March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 pm and March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 2 pm. Tickets cost $22 for Hubbard Hall members, $25 for non-members and $15 for students and children. Tickets are available at www.hubbardhall.org or by calling 518-677-2495.
Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge, NY. For more information on this and all Hubbard Hall programs, or to purchase tickets, register for classes, make a donation and/or become a member or theatre subscriber please visit www.hubbardhall.org or call 518-677-2495.