King Lear

After getting settled in DC, l was thrilled to discover there is a vibrant Shakespeare production company. This helped make up for the fact that when I left California I had to miss out on my season tickets to the California Shakespeare Festival. I made sure to get tickets for the last play of the season that I’d seen advertised on the streets. This was King Lear starring Stacy Keach.

After 20+ years of attending the CSF, I’ve seen lots of Shakespeare. I’ve seen King Lear two or three times live, and the most recent Ian McKellan version on TV. The Shakespeare Theatre Company production was excellent. The production values were clearly higher than a typical CSF production. A lot of money went into the set decoration and scenery, and the acting was top notch. I had a seat right in the middle, just a few rows back from the front. It was a great afternoon, and I’m looking forward to the next season.

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