King Lear by William Shakespeare
Directed by Maya Gabrielle Talbot
Auditions: Wednesday 9th July 8pm, Thursday 10th July 8pm and Sunday 13th July 6pm
Performances: Tuesday 18th - Saturday 22nd November 2008, Prompt Corner
King Lear of Britain decides to retire and divide his kingdom between his three daughters, giving the better land to the daughter who claims to love him the most. Goneril and Regan, both flatter him and are rewarded. Cordelia, Lear's youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to say anymore than that she loves him as much as a daughter should. Lear becomes enraged and disowns her, splitting her share of the kingdom between his two older daughters. The Earl of Kent is banished by Lear when he tries to intervene.
Aggrieved Edmund, bastard son of Gloucester, plots to get the land his father has given to his ‘legitimate’ son Edgar.
Characters
*King Lear - king of Britain. (Male, age 35 upwards)
Goneril - Lear’s oldest daughter (Female age 30 - 45)
Regan - Lear’s middle daughter (Female age 25 – 35)
Cordelia - Lear’s youngest daughter (Female age 20 – 30)
Edmund - bastard son of Gloucester (Male age 20 - 35)
Edgar - true son of Gloucester (Male age 20 – 35)
Earl of Gloucester - (Male, age 40 upward)
Earl of Kent - (Male, age 35 upward)
Fool - (any age and sex)
Ensemble cast will play all other parts (3 male or female any age)
*Please note that the manner in which this production will be staged means that the age of a character doesn’t necessarily need to be reflected in the actor playing him. King Lear can be played by a younger actor.
This will be a very physical production with an emphasis on a strong ensemble cast telling the story of King Lear. It will require 100% from the entire cast.
For more details, please contact Maya Gabrielle Talbot, Director
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