Photo Flash: Notre Dame Presents RICHARD III
By: A.A. Cristi Sep. 22, 2016
William Shakespeare's Richard III will be performed by the renowned five-member British touring group, Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) October 12, 13, and 14 at Notre Dame's Washington Hall. Founded by Homer "Murph" Swander, Sir Patrick Stewart, and members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1975, AFTLS has been visiting university campuses for week-long residencies ever since. "There are two details that make this tour special," says Scott Jackson, executive director of Shakespeare at Notre Dame, AFTLS's American home. "This is the first time that AFTLS has adapted a history and utilized gender-fluid casting."
Considered one of Shakespeare's masterpieces, Richard's villainous rise to power is a cautionary tale of corruption and intrigue. But, according to Jackson, "Richard III is a tragedy that makes us root for the villain. Shakespeare introduces audiences to the antihero, admired and despised in equal measure." In this AFTLS production, the titular arch-villain is played by actress Liz Crowther, and the four woman, one man troupe creates a cast of over two dozen characters. "We use sticks and cloth and the barest of props, costumes, and lights," saws Crowther. "We're aiming for clarity, excitement, and simple true storytelling. We sing, we dance, we fight, we multiply ourselves but mostly we rouse with Shakespeare's beautiful words."
PERFORMANCE LOCATION, DATES, AND TIMES:
Washington Hall on the campus of the University of Notre Dame
Wednesday, Oct 12; Thursday, Oct 13; and Friday, Oct 14 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Regular $25, Student $12, Under-18 FREE with regular ticket purchase (limit five, not recommended for children under 10)
For tickets visit dpactickets.nd.edu or call 574-631-2800.
Photos by Peter Ringenberg.
Evelyn Miller, Paul O'Mahony, Liz Crowther, Alice Haig, and Hannah Barrie in the 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III. (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
Paul O'Mahony, Liz Crowther, Alice Haig, Evelyn Miller, and Hannah Barrie in the 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III. (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
Evelyn Miller, Alice Haig, Paul O'Mahony, and Liz Crowther in the 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III. (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
Alice Haig, Paul O'Mahony, Evelyn Miller, Hannah Barrie, and Liz Crowther in the 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III. (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
(L to R) Liz Crowther, Alice Haig, Hannah Barrie, Paul O'Mahony, and Evelyn Miller in the 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III. (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
(L to R) Alice Haig, Evelyn Miller, Liz Crowther, Paul O'Mahony, and Hannah Barrie in the 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III. (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
The cast of 'Actors From The London Stage' fall 2016 production of Richard III (clockwise from left): Alice Haig, Paul O'Mahony, Hannah Barrie, Evelyn Miller, and Liz Crowther (Photo by Peter Ringenberg.)
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