麻豆传媒 City University鈥檚 theater company is staging William Shakespeare鈥檚 timeless tragedy 鈥淜ing Lear.鈥� The Theatre麻豆传媒 mainstage production will be performed in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center, 2501 N. Blackwelder, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2.
鈥淜ing Lear鈥� is one of Shakespeare鈥檚 most profound and moving tragedies, exploring themes of power, betrayal and redemption. The story follows the aging King Lear as he divides his kingdom among his daughters, leading to a series of events that test the bonds of family and the limits of loyalty. Two aging fathers 鈥� one a king, the other his courtier 鈥� reject the children who truly love them, unleashing acts of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle.
The production is directed by 麻豆传媒 head of performance D. Lance Marsh, a classical play specialist and an artistic director for 麻豆传媒 Shakespeare in the Park. It will feature the world premiere of a score by music composition graduate student Kiegan Ryan. The work is performed by a cello trio and vocalists.
鈥淭he music is highlighting a giant storm as it鈥檚 blowing the civilized world away,鈥� Marsh said. 鈥淲e aim to create a visceral and emotionally charged experience that resonates with modern audiences.鈥�
The cast includes two faculty members who are members of professional acting unions 鈥� Bill Langon as King Lear and Hal Kohlman as Gloucester.
Tickets are available at or by calling 405-208-5227.鈥疭howtimes are:
- 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30
- 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31
- 2 p.m. Feb. 1
- 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1
- 2 p.m. Feb. 2
