Cast and Designers Set for THE TRAGEDY OF JFK (AS TOLD BY WM. SHAKESPEARE)

The cast and designers have been set for The Blank Theatre's World premiere of The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare) conceived, adapted, and directed by Daniel Henning. Performances begin September 24 with opening night set for Saturday, October 1 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz.

In alphabetical order, the cast will feature Tony Abatemarco, Ford Austin, Chad Brannon, BrIan Brennan, Brett Collier, Cris D'Annunzio, Jerry Della Salla, Susan Denaker, John Knight, Jonathon Lamer, Kelie McIver, Casey McKinnon, Bruce Nehlsen, Jacob Sidney, Jonny Walker, and Time Winters. The scenic design is by Sydney Russell, lighting design is by Brandon Baruch, costume design is by Naila Aladdin Sanders, wig and hair design is by Judi Lewin, and sound design is by Warren Davis. The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare) is produced for The Blank Theatre by Heather Provost and Noah Wyle.

The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare) is the tale of the conspiracy to assassinate the 35th President of the United States and its aftermath. Using Shakespearian text, this groundbreaking theatrical event illuminates what might have happened surrounding one of the most shocking events in American history. Blank Theatre Founding Artistic Director Daniel Henning is a recognized expert on the JFK assassination. He has lectured at colleges and appeared for countless hours on talk radio at stations such as KABC, WABC, KFI, KPFK, WMAL, and others.

The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare) will begin previews on Saturday, September 24 at 8pm and continue on Sunday, September 25 at 2pm, Monday, September 26 at 8pm, and Friday, September 30 at 8:30pm. Opening is set for Saturday, October 1 at 8pm. The regular performance schedule will be Friday at 8:30pm (note later curtain time), Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm through November 6. Tickets are $30 for previews and $35 for regular performances and are available now. Purchase online at www.TheBlank.com or by phone at (323) 661-9827. The Tragedy of JFK (as told by Wm. Shakespeare) is a visiting production at the Skylight Theatre.

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