Elm Shakespeare Company’s 29th annual summer production, Richard III, directed by Rebecca Goodheart, Elm’s seasoned Producing Artistic Director, is set to be a landmark event at the Alexander Clark Playhouse Stage in Edgerton Park, running from August 15th to September 1st. Goodheart, with over two decades of experience in directing, acting, and teaching Shakespeare, will explore the role society plays in creating villains and the cost of political violence on us all.
Internationally renowned actress Lisa Wolpe, known for her groundbreaking work on Shakespeare and gender, will play the title role of Richard. Wolpe’s involvement is set to bring a unique depth to the character, offering audiences a new perspective on a classic play. This innovative approach to gender in theater promises to be a production that continues Elm Shakespeare’s tradition of bringing thought-provoking and accessible Shakespeare to downtown.
