We are starting off with a bang! California Stage presents King Lear, by William Shakespeare

California Theatre Creations is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “King Lear”, a Shakespearian theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its retelling of this masterpiece.

King Lear, exhausted from years of war, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay fawning homage to gain favor, while harboring deep resentment against both their father and their younger sister. The King's third daughter, Cordelia, is offered a third of his kingdom also, but refuses to be insincere in her praise and affection. As a result, she is disowned, but weds the noble King of France. Meanwhile, the villainous Edmund, illegitimate son of the Earl of Gloucester, plots against his father and his legitimate half-brother Edgar. Lear, accompanied by his loyal Fool and the disguised Earl of Kent, wander the moors, Lear slowly going mad.  Gloucester, supporting Lear against his two evil daughters, is caught, and punished horribly. Cordelia returns to try to save her father and a war begins.

Produced By: Ray Tatar

Directed By: Steven M. Crain

Characters / Actors:
Lear / Harry Stoner
Gloucester / Marcus Daniel
Kent / Tyler Anderson
Cordelia / Rylee Nicole
Goneril / Adriana Marmo
Regan / Jen Smuda
Edgar / Andre’ Ramey
Edmund / Monica Vejar
The Fool / Cameron Ngai
Albany / Sheldon Carpenter
Curan / Denise Anderson
Oswald / Noah Harris
France / Michael Duff-Kelly
Cornwall / Jess
Soldiers / Xavier Enrique-Romero, Brendan Davidson
Doctor / Martin Ide