Theatre in the Round Players Announces 73rd Season
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:33PM
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) will kick off their 73rd season with Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, King Lear, running weekends September 13 to October 6.
Declaring “I am going to divide my kingdom,” an aging king of Britain puts his daughters to the test – how much do they love him? Seduced by the flattery of his eldest daughters, King Lear banishes his youngest, Cordelia, and unknowingly sets in motion a plot of treachery and murder. This irresistible beginning starts a journey of madness, tyranny, loyalty, and love. Shakespeare’s tragedy about the fall and decay of the world, tells a tale of fathers and children, property, power, and possession.
Full of warring factions, family politics, and tested loyalties, this bold production features original music by composer Donald Sweet with local favorite Meri Golden playing the titular role. Presented on Theatre in the Round’s unique 360-degree stage, audiences will be close to the action.
George M. Roesler directs the fourteen-member cast with set design by Greg Vanselow, costumes by Bejou Leifeld, lighting by Mark Kieffer, props by Mark Steffer, fight choreography by Madeline Achen, and sound design by Robert Hoffman.
King Lear runs September 13 to October 6, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm.
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Tickets: $20-$29. Flexible Season Packages are available from $129-160.
Content Warning: Graphic stage violence, recommended for ages 13+
Post-Show Discussion: Sunday, September 22, immediately following the performance
More info & Tickets: https://www.theatreintheround.org/king-lear/
Box Office Phone: 612-333-3010
Theatre in the Round’s facilities are accessible for audience members using wheelchairs. An audio described performance is scheduled for Friday, October 4 at 7:30pm
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Complete 2024-2025 Season Programming:
King Lear - Sept 13-Oct 6, 2024
Ghost Tours - October 18 & 19, 2024
Reunion (After the End of the World) - November 1-10, 2024
The Unexpected Guest - Nov 22-Dec 22, 2024
Glory - Jan 17-Feb 9, 2025
Legacy of Light - Feb 21-March 16, 2025
Lettice & Lovage - April 4-27, 2025
Sanctuary City - May 9-June 1, 2025
Endometriosis: The Musical - June 20-July 13, 2025
