Richard III

Inventive puppetry, both shadow and practical, create a world where Richard reigns as the master manipulator.

HAMLET ISN’T DEAD PRESENTS RICHARD III

Rival factions of the English nobility have been wrangling over the throne for several decades,
and the struggle has left the country a war-weary shadow of its glorious past. From this
maelstrom emerges Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who is determined to wear the crown and is
willing to pull any strings necessary to fulfill his raw unbridled ambition. As a malformed
‘bunch-backed toad’, Richard must overcome his physical limitations and rely on his wiles to
bring his plans to fruition.
This play was one of Shakespeare’s first big hits, due in large part to the way he fashioned the character of Richard, a charismatic self-confessed villain who delights in seducing, misleading, intimidating and, if necessary, murdering those around him to get what he wants.

Producing this work is Hamlet Isn’t Dead, guaranteeing that it’ll be theatre you’ll love, whether you like it or not.

DATES:

March 20th 8:00Pm
March 21st 8:00Pm
March 22nd 8:00Pm
March 26th 8:00Pm
March 27th 8:00Pm
March 28th 8:00Pm
April 2nd 8:00Pm
April 4th 8:00Pm

The production is being performed at Westbeth Artists Community, 55 Bethune St., New York, NY
TICKETS: can be purchased for $20 either at the door or online at
richardhid.brownpapertickets.com
For group rates, email Robin Rightmyer at: hamletisntdead@gmail.com

CAST:
Richard: Jarret Kerr
Elizabeth: Samantha Maurice
Buckingham: David Andrew Laws
Clarence/Rivers/Richmond: Morgan Hooper
Anne/Prince Edward/Catesby: Sara Group
Margaret/Prince of York: Laura Iris Hill
Stanley/Mayor/First Murderer: Perry Lewis
Brakenbury/King Edward/Cardinal/Ratcliff: Jim Cairl
Hastings/Second Murderer/Tyrrel/Blunt: Travis Klemm
Director: Brian Gillespie
Stage Manager: Amanda Aiken
Puppet Master: Carl Vorwerk
General Manager: Robin Rightmyer
Produced by Hamlet Isn’t Dead