BLUEBARN Theatre Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” March 24-April 16
March 24 through April 16, BLUEBARN Theater (bluebarn.org) will take on Shakespeare’s most intimate embrace of heights and depths of human experience this spring with King Lear. When an aging monarch Lear decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, chaos reigns, madness is ascendant, and love’s labours come to nothing. The show will present at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays. Sunday shows are set for 2 p.m. on April 3 and 6 p.m. on April 10 (no show on March 27). Tickets are available for purchase at bluebarn.org or through the box office at (402) 345-1576. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $30 for individuals in the education, healthcare, and military sectors. The show is sponsored by Immanuel Communities, James and Susan Tracy Charitable Foundation, and Dr. Bill Hutson.
King Lear features Thomas Becker, Thomas Gjere, Delaney Jackson, Ryan Kathman, Melissa King, Matthew Kischer, Ashley Kobza, Mike Leaman, Josh Peyton, Paul Shaw, Brent Spencer, Shane Staiger, Michael Trunta, and Fred Vogel. Directed by Jill Anderson. Dramaturgy by D. Scott Glasser. Costumes by Jill Anderson and Katherine Neary. Set and Lighting by Steven Williams. Fight Choreography by Terry Doughman. Special Effects/Fight Assist by Wes Clowers. Composer Vince Krysl. Scenic Arts by Craig Lee.
Founded in 1989, BLUEBARN Theatre, located at 1106 S 10th St., is dedicated to theatre’s most important tradition: to provoke thought, emotion, action, and change. Learn more at bluebarn.org.