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The Flower of England's Face, William Shakespeare's Henry IV
Freehold's Engaged Theatre Program Presents
"The Flower of England's Face: William Shakespeare's Henry IV"
Adapted by Reginald André Jackson
Directed by Robin Lynn Smith
Any shows noted "sold out" please note we will be taking a waiting list at the door for any sold out shows and we encourage you to come as we will likely be able to seat you.
Shows at University of Washington's Glen Hughes Penthouse Theatre:
(NE 45th St & 17th Ave. NE - UW Entrance)
July 12 - 19 at 8:00 pm (no show on July 15)
July 13 and July 20 at 4:00 pm
You can park in lot N5 which is adjacent to the theatre at the UW
Directions to the UW's Penthouse Theatre can be found here:
http://www.drama.washington.edu/facilities/glenn-hughes-penthouse-theater
Running Time: 2 hours (including a 10 minute intermission)
Parking at the UW: for the Saturday, 8:00 pm shows and Sunday (all day) - free parking on campus. Weekday evening shows, $5.00 campus parking.
Post-play Discussion with Robin Lynn Smith and cast members will be held after the performance on, Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 pm. A facilitated discussion will be led by Robin about the cast's experience on the tour and playing at non-traditional venues like Washington Corrections Center for Women and Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Tickets are Pay What You Can but reservations are requested through Brown Paper Tickets. Donations are warmly welcomed and can be made through this page or at the door the night of the show.
"The Flower of England's Face: William Shakespeare's Henry IV" by William Shakespeare
Adapted by: Reginald André Jackson
Directed by: Robin Lynn Smith
The Flower of England's Face: William Shakespeare's Henry IV looks at the human ability and necessity to reinvent ourselves; and the human resilience and courage it takes to break out of conventional expectations.
The Flower of England's Face: William Shakespeare's Henry IV looks at the human ability and necessity to reinvent ourselves; and the human resilience and courage it takes to break out of conventional expectations.
When asked what called her to tell this story of Henry IV for this year's tour, director Robin Lynn Smith, responded:
"I am continually surprised somehow that at every stage of our lives we are challenged to crash / burn and start over in a new, uncertain phase. I keep thinking I should be finished! Aging, loss, grief are great and formidable teachers. In Henry IV, both the public and private worlds are going through ground shaking transition. The Kingdom, coming off of revolt and civil war, is in a very precarious state; just as the characters are facing individual instability, and having to reinvent themselves."
The performances will be staged with live music and a score composed by Gino Yevdjevich of Kultur Shock. Gino is the lead vocalist and songwriter for Kultur Shock, an international touring band that resists nationalism, religious hate, and wars, which has played throughout the US and are also staples of the European and Russian club and festival circuit. Included in the performance will be life sized puppets by puppet master Annett Mateo (Monkey Wrench Puppet Lab). Set design is by Catherine Cornell (Book-It Repertory Theatre's Truth Like the Son).
Cast: Geoffrey Alm, Sarah Brooke, Christine Marie Brown, Ariel Burke, Grace Carmack, Joe Cummings, Erin Gray, Chesa Greene, Ronnie Hill, Reginald André Jackson, Aishé Keita, Jim Lapan, Andrew McGinn, Peter Dylan O'Connor, Tony Pasqualini, Rhonda J. Soikowski, Kate Sumpter
Composer: Gino Yevdjevich
Musicians: Beth Fleenor, Whitney Lyman, Gino Yevdjevich
Set Design: Catherine Cornell
Costume Design: Anastasia Armes
Lighting Design: Wes Chew
Puppet Design and Master: Annett Mateo
Movement Director: Jessica Jobaris
Fight Choreography: Peter Dylan O'Connor
About Freehold
Since 1991, Freehold has been a highly acclaimed center for the practice of theatre. Our Theatre Lab provides a forum for mature artists to research and develop new work and to re-interpret classics. Our Studio provides a place for actors, from inspired novices to working professionals, to train. Freehold engages an exclusive faculty of independent professional artists.
For more information: (206) 323-7499 http://www.freeholdtheatre.org
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LocationUniversity of Washington Penthouse Theatre (View)
NE 45th St & 17th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
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