Henry IV, Part One

This afternoon I saw a terrific production of Henry IV, Part 1 in the intimate Thomas Theatre at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. There was great contrast between the serious political intrigue scenes and the comic Hal with Falstaff scenes. It opened in what appeared to be a go-go bar/strip club type establishment, were the young Hal was thoroughly debauched. The acting was suburb. Jeffery King was Henry IV and he was powerful. The actor playing Hal was terrific, and the actor playing Falstaff, Tyrone Wilson, was an understudy who came in and did a great job, as much of the play rests on him. This play show the arc of prince Hal and his growth from a wild kid to someone who begins to take on his adult responsibilities. The production was terrific, and a lot of fun, and was very moving as well. A great start to the day of Henry.
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