Declaring “I am going to divide my kingdom,” an aging king of Britain puts his daughters to the test – how much do they love him? This irresistible beginning starts a classic story about fathers and children, property, power, and possession. Seduced by the flattery of his eldest daughters, King Lear banishes his youngest, Cordelia, and unknowingly sets in motion a plot of treachery and murder. Shakespeare’s tragedy about the fall and decay of the world, tells a tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty, and love.
Performance Venue
Theatre in the Round Players, Inc
Content Warnings/Age Recommendations
Contains graphic violence, including stage blood, theatrical haze and flashing lights. This performance is recommended for ages 14 and older.
All Performance Dates
Saturday, 9/21 at 7:30pm (This date is currently waitlist only.)
Saturday, 9/28 at 7:30pm
Themes
- King Lear makes a strange choice when dividing up his kingdom for his children. He requires them to flatter him and prove their love and affection before receiving their portion of the kingdom. Cordelia is the only one that actually loves him, but refuses to play his game. She is punished severely. Are there times in life that you face a decision to “play the game” or not? If so, what helps you decide what to do?
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!
Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
