'King John' Performed outdoors at Stratford Library Aug 19
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The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street, will present The Hudson Shakespeare Company with the second offering of its 2008 Shakespeare in the Parks festival, King John, at 2p.m., Saturday, July 19, in the library's outdoor amphitheater.
There is no charge for admission. Patrons should have a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, the play will be presented in the library's air-conditioned Lovell Room.
Set in the 12th century, King John (James Pravaselis) brother of the late Richard the Lionheart, mounts a force against his nephew, the 12-year-old Prince Arthur (Kindel Ingham), the rightful heir to the throne. Both John and Arthur are driven by their powerful mothers, Eleanor of Aquataine (Michelle Robinson) and Lady Constance (Tzena Nicole), respectively. Personal and family grudges translate into political alliances and famous battles which are all observed and sarcastically commented on by Richard the Bastard (Bjorn Pederson), the illegitimate son of Richard the Lion Hearted. The Bastard serves as the audience guide on the events.
Hudson Shakespeare Company was formed in 1992 and tours with outdoor Shakespeare and contemporary plays for schools, libraries and other venues. The company just finished a beach-themed production of Twelfth Night in June at the library and will conclude with an all-female Julius Caesar on Aug 23.
Further information can be obtained by cal the Stratford Library Public Relations and Programming Office at 203-385-4162 or visit www.stratfordlibrary.org.
