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Richard III

Synopsis
This is the third in a series of collaborative online readings of Shakespeare’s plays conducted using the Zoom video conferencing platform with the actors each appearing in a panel on screen. The number of actors on-screen at any one time varies depending on how many characters are in the scene. Presented by the University of Utah Theatre Department, these readings feature both students and professionals. Connor Johnson introduces the recording. Sarah Shippobotham plays the title role.

Cast:
Richard III - Sarah Shippobotham
Elizabeth - Merry Magee
Margaret - Shelice Warr
Buckingham - Morgan Werder
Brackenbury - Mary-Helen Pitman
Lady Anne / Messenger 3 - Allison Billmeyer
Richmond / Messenger 1 - Nadia Sine
Hastings / Ratcliff - Tyler Fox
Duchess of York/ Follower 3 - Grace Cawley
Grey / Tyrrel / Follower 2 / Citizen 1 - Zac Thorn
York / Stanley - Tristian Osbourne
Edward IV / Bishop of Ely / Messenger 2 - Harrison Lind
Murderer 2 / Lord Mayor - Connor Johnson
Clarence / Dorset / Gentleman - Matthew Tripp
Rivers / Citizen 2 - Alexander Miller
Catesby - Eleanor Boulay
Murderer 1/ Prince Edward/ Follower 1 - Jessica Graham
Stage Directions - Liam Johnson
Series
Self-Isolation Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Multimedia; Video
Transmission details
29 Mar 2020
Duration
120 mins

Credits

Cast
Sarah ShippobothamRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard

Additional Details

Production type
Fiction Films
Plays
Richard III
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/7I6DUOtcdx4
Online format
Streamed

Sponsor

Name

University of Utah Theatre Department

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
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