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[[Folger Theatre]] produced William Shakespeare's [[Richard III|''Richard III'']], directed by Robert Richmond, from January 28 to March 16, 2014 in the Folger's [[Elizabethan Theatre]]. | |||
[[Folger | [[File:2014 King Richard III Folger 3.jpg|frame|Drew Cortese stars as King Richard in Folger Theatre’s production of ''Richard III''. Photo by Jeff Malet.|alt=|center]] | ||
==The Production== | |||
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**), United Scenic Artists (***), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. | |||
===Cast=== | |||
*Jenna Berk: Princess Elizabeth | *Jenna Berk: Princess Elizabeth | ||
*Holden Brettell: Edward, Prince of Wales | *Holden Brettell: Edward, Prince of Wales | ||
*Remy Brettell: Richard, Duke of York | *Remy Brettell: Richard, Duke of York | ||
*Drew Cortese*: King Richard III | *Drew Cortese*: King Richard III | ||
*Andrew Criss: Ratcliffe, Friar | *Andrew Criss: Ratcliffe, Friar | ||
*Daniel Flint: Lovell, | *Daniel Flint: Lovell, Archbishop of Ely, Friar | ||
*Sean Fri*: Hastings, Tyrell | *Sean Fri*: Hastings, Tyrell | ||
*Michael Gabriel Goodfriend*: Rivers, Richmond | *Michael Gabriel Goodfriend*: Rivers, Richmond | ||
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*Richard Sheridan Willis*: Stanley | *Richard Sheridan Willis*: Stanley | ||
==== Understudies ==== | ====Understudies==== | ||
*Colin Cech: Richard, Duke of York | *Colin Cech: Richard, Duke of York | ||
*Andrew Criss: Buckingham | *Andrew Criss: Buckingham | ||
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*Ivan Zizek: Clarence, Catesby, Edward, Mayor, Norfolk | *Ivan Zizek: Clarence, Catesby, Edward, Mayor, Norfolk | ||
=== Creative team === | ===Creative team=== | ||
*William Shakespeare, Playwright | *William Shakespeare, Playwright | ||
*Robert Richmond**, Director | *Robert Richmond**, Director | ||
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*Daryl Eisenberg, CSA, New York Casting | *Daryl Eisenberg, CSA, New York Casting | ||
=== Production team === | ===Production team=== | ||
*Emily Marquet, Assistant to the Director | *Emily Marquet, Assistant to the Director | ||
*Keri Schultz*, Assistant Stage Manager | *Keri Schultz*, Assistant Stage Manager | ||
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*WAPAVA, Archival Recording | *WAPAVA, Archival Recording | ||
*C2 Inc., Open Captioning | *C2 Inc., Open Captioning | ||
''music performed by Rebecca Sheir (vocals) and Eric Shimelionis (organ and other instruments)'' | ''music performed by Rebecca Sheir (vocals) and Eric Shimelionis (organ and other instruments)'' | ||
=== Folger Theatre === | ===Folger Theatre=== | ||
*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer | *Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer | ||
*Beth Emelson, Associate Artistic Producer | *Beth Emelson, Associate Artistic Producer | ||
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*Teresa Wood, Casting Assistant | *Teresa Wood, Casting Assistant | ||
== Other media == | ==Other media== | ||
Watch the trailer for this production of ''Richard III''. | Watch the trailer for this production of ''Richard III''. | ||
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<html5media height="180" width="320">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJirDQ2-Jkc</html5media> | <html5media height="180" width="320">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJirDQ2-Jkc</html5media> | ||
== Reviews == | ==Reviews== | ||
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/richard-iii-freshly-unearthed-at-folger-theatre/2014/02/03/e54e7d1e-8d13-11e3-99e7-de22c4311986_story.html The Washington Post] | *[http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/richard-iii-freshly-unearthed-at-folger-theatre/2014/02/03/e54e7d1e-8d13-11e3-99e7-de22c4311986_story.html The Washington Post] | ||
* [http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/45416/richard-iii-at-folger-theatre-reviewed-in-theaters-greatest-hit/ Washington City Paper] | *[http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/45416/richard-iii-at-folger-theatre-reviewed-in-theaters-greatest-hit/ Washington City Paper] | ||
* [http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/afterhours/theater-review/theater-review-richard-iii-at-folger-theatre.php Washingtonian] | *[http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/afterhours/theater-review/theater-review-richard-iii-at-folger-theatre.php Washingtonian] | ||
==Image gallery== | ==Image gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:14, 18 August 2021
Folger Theatre produced William Shakespeare's Richard III, directed by Robert Richmond, from January 28 to March 16, 2014 in the Folger's Elizabethan Theatre.
Drew Cortese stars as King Richard in Folger Theatre’s production of Richard III. Photo by Jeff Malet.
The Production
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (**), United Scenic Artists (***), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Cast
- Jenna Berk: Princess Elizabeth
- Holden Brettell: Edward, Prince of Wales
- Remy Brettell: Richard, Duke of York
- Drew Cortese*: King Richard III
- Andrew Criss: Ratcliffe, Friar
- Daniel Flint: Lovell, Archbishop of Ely, Friar
- Sean Fri*: Hastings, Tyrell
- Michael Gabriel Goodfriend*: Rivers, Richmond
- Nanna Ingvarsson: Duchess of York
- Naomi Jacobson*: Queen Margaret
- Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan*: Lady Anne
- Paul Morella*: Edward, Mayor, Norfolk
- Julia Motkya*: Queen Elizabeth
- Howard W. Overshown*: Buckingham
- Michael Sharon*: Clarence, Catesby
- Richard Sheridan Willis*: Stanley
Understudies
- Colin Cech: Richard, Duke of York
- Andrew Criss: Buckingham
- Vince Eisenson: Rivers, Richmond
- Daniel Flint: Stanley
- Ryan Mitchell: Ratcliffe, Lovell, Archbishop of Ely, Friars
- Rosemary Regan: Queen Margaret, Duchess of York
- Victoria Reinsel: Lady Anne, Queen Elizabeth
- Michael Sharon*: King Richard III
- Gracie Terzian: Princess Elizabeth
- Hunter Zane: Edward, Prince of Wales
- Ivan Zizek: Clarence, Catesby, Edward, Mayor, Norfolk
Creative team
- William Shakespeare, Playwright
- Robert Richmond**, Director
- Tony Cisek***, Scenic Design
- Mariah Hale, Costume Design
- Jim Hunter***, Lighting Design
- Eric Shimelonis, Sound Design and Music Composition
- Casey Dean Kaleba, Fight Director
- Michele Osherow, Resident Dramaturg
- Che Wernsman*, Production Stage Manager
- Daryl Eisenberg, CSA, New York Casting
Production team
- Emily Marquet, Assistant to the Director
- Keri Schultz*, Assistant Stage Manager
- James Kramer, Production Assistant
- Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan*, Fight Captain
- Pam Weiner, Props Master
- Bella Faccia, Inc., Scenery Construction
- Adalia Vera Yonneyck, Assistant Costume Designer
- Edwin Schiff, Wardrobe Head
- Ananda Keator, Stitcher
- Karen Mayhew, Master Electrician
- John Rose-Caron, Light Board Operator
- Patrick Calhoun, Assistant Sound Designer
- Brandon Roe, Sound Board Operator
- Isabel Smith-Bernstein, Dramaturgical Intern
- Carol Rosegg, Promotional Photography
- Teresa Wood, Production Photography
- Heather Daniels, Mark Fastoso, and APTV, Promotional Video
- WAPAVA, Archival Recording
- C2 Inc., Open Captioning
music performed by Rebecca Sheir (vocals) and Eric Shimelionis (organ and other instruments)
Folger Theatre
- Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
- Beth Emelson, Associate Artistic Producer
- David Polk, General Manager
- Charles Flye, Theatre Production Manager
- Rebekah Sheffer, Assistant Technical Director
- Katherine Pitt, Programs Assistant
- Teresa Wood, Casting Assistant
Other media
Watch the trailer for this production of Richard III.
Listen to director Robert Richmond discuss the reconfiguration of the Elizabethan Theatre for the production.
Hear director Robert Richmond and Drew Cortese (King Richard III) chat about the production with WJLA-TV's morning talk show, "Let's Talk Live."
Reviews
Image gallery
Stanley (Richard Sheridan Willis) crowns Richard (Drew Cortese) king. Photo taken by Teresa Wood.
Naomi Jacobson as Queen Margaret in Richard III. Photo taken by Teresa Wood.
Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan as Lady Anne in Richard III. Photo taken by Teresa Wood.
King Richard (Drew Cortese), prepares for battle. Photo taken by Teresa Wood.
