Richard III
In the opening moments of Richard III, Richard speaks directly to the audience, declaring his intention to do whatever it takes to sit on the throne. We watch as the Yorks and Lancasters alike get caught in a web of Richard the Spider’s charm and violence. But is Richard’s tight web the root of his own undoing? In the 400th year of Shakespeare’s death, Acting Up (in Acadiana) interprets Richard III with a modern multi-media lens. Watch as Richard manipulates the media, and therefore the world around him, spinning information for political gain and power.
Acting Up (in Acadiana) came to this project through a long period of reflection on violence. Beginning in 2015, Acting Up felt compelled to react to recent tragic events, and the specter of violence worldwide. A long year followed, with the company developing new small theatre works and workshopping them with close confidantes. Eventually, the company members found themselves back at Shakespeare's door.
Cast:
George Saucier as Richard
Alicia Chaisson as Elizabeth, Reporter, & Ensemble
Olivia Johnson as Duchess
Lian Cheramie as Margaret
Daniel LeBoeuf as Clarence & King Edward
Sarah Mikayla Brown as Buckingham
Henri Hebert-Allemond as Richmond
Jason Knight as Murderer 1, Archbishop, Priest, Bishop, & Ensemble
Cissy Whipp as Murderer 2, Cardinal, Bishop, Ensemble, & Citizen
Jeff Roberts as Ratcliffe
Destin Briant as Rivers & Lord Mayor
Breanne Hernandez as Grey, Citizen, Messenger, & Ensemble
Belle Saucier as Dorset, Messenger, & Ensemble
Cameron Metrejean as Vaughan, Reporter, & Ensemble
Ian Faul as York & Boy
Jess Tetnowski as Prince
David Guarisco as Stanley
Cathy Wagnon as Brackenbury, Citizen, Sherif, & Ensemble
Kerrie Chatalain-Milbert as Catesby
Kayleigh Byrd as Blunt, Young Elizabeth, & Ensemble
Madison Andrus as Ely & Ensemble
Hannah Briggs as Tyrel
Mackenzie McAnally as Hastings
Debbie Briant as Keeper & Norfolk
Ricky Briggs as an original cast member & collaborator
Production Team:
Amy Waguespack Director
Sarah Mikayla Brown Assistant Director
Lian Cheramie Assistant Director
George Saucier Assistant Director
Emily Ponti Stage Manager
Chad Trahan Costume Design
Olivia Johnson Costume Assistant
Madison Andrus Costume Assistant
Brian Schneider Lighting Design
Josh Allen Music
Destin Briant Sound Design
Sam Riehl Set Design
Danny Milbert Set Construction
Lian Cheramie Media Director/Editor
Sarah Mikayla Brown Media Writer
Alicia Chaisson Media Writer
Breanne Hernandez Media Writer
Mackenzie McAnally Media Writer
Cameron Metrejean Media Writer
Ashley Mays Media Images
Aimee Waguespack Specialty Make-up
Harmony Decker Specialty Make-up
Cathy Wagnon Props
Aimee Waguespack Props
Destin Briant Graphic Design