King Richard III (L. Peter Callender) and Duchess of Buckingham (Leontyne Mbele-Mbong) celebrate Richard being coronated as the new King. Photo credit: Lance Huntley Photo

From: Photo Flash: African-American Shakespeare Company Presents RICHARD III

Closing their 2017/18 Season, African-American Shakespeare Company presents William Shakespeare's RICHARD III for the first time in its 24 year history. A play that explores the Machiavellian rise to power of one of Shakespeare's most fascinating and complex anti-heroes. Kirsten Brandt directs AASC Artistic Director L. Peter Callender as the unapologetic King you love to hate in a play that seems strikingly contemporary and omniscient given its commentary on and fascination with manipulation, power, family, and the right to rule.