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Richard II

Synopsis
Single camera recording in front of a live audience of an all-female and non-binary production of Shakespeare’s play, adapted and directed by Glenn Dobbs. The setting is a contemporary American prison where the inmates are acting in the play as part of their rehabilitation as a step toward re-integration into society upon release.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Recording date
21 Oct 2022
Transmission details
3 Nov 2022
Duration
147 mins

Credits

Director
Glenn Dobbs
Costume
Linda Findley Grow
Cast
Afton ShepardKing Richard II
Nan MacyJohn of Gaunt
Rayanna BibbsBolingbroke
Damik LalioffEdmund of Langley, Duke of York
Ellie RichartYoung Richard
Evangeline BouwDuke of Aumerle
Genna SeverScroop (Sir Stephen Scroope)
Gillian BennettLord Ross
Gillian LintzCaptain of the Welsh army
Gracie StreibBushy
Jamie DevineLord Willoughby
Missy RumpBagot
Nan MacyDuchess of York
Nan MacyPriest (Abbot of Westminster)
Rachel KelsoGreen
Savannah ScarboroughHenry Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Sofy VidaBishop of Carlisle
Sofy VidaThomas Mowbray

Additional Details

Theatre
Indy 11 Theatre, Indianapolis
Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
Contemporary
Plays
Richard II
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
prisoners; All-female casts

Notes

Notes
The production begins approximately 12 minutes into the video.
History
Staged between 21 and 30 October 2022 as part of the Bard Fest Theater Festival.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/djQZoTdg1zA
Online format
Streamed

Sponsor

Name

Bard Fest Indianapolis

Email
Firstfolioplayers@gmail.com
Web
https://www.indybardfest.com/home External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window

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