Henry V
April 29
June 15, 2014
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Christopher Luscombe
Production Sponsor
Highly recommended...fast-moving production capitalizes on all the virtues of Shakespeare's play.
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!” In a rousing finale to the 2014 season, Shakespeare’s powerful history play takes center stage in our magnificent Courtyard Theater for the very first time. Acclaimed British director Christopher Luscombe, whose work has been featured at the Royal Shakespeare Company, sheds new light on the Bard’s legendary coming-of-age story. Against all odds, a charismatic young monarch confronted by the ferocity of war proves his worth as a man—and king. Henry V is Shakespeare’s rallying cry, celebrating the power of language to summon battlefields from thin air and ignite our souls to action.
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The Players
Creative Team
Christopher Luscombe Director
Kevin Depinet Scenic Designer
Mariann Verheyen Costume Design
Philip Rosenberg Lighting Design
Lindsay Jones Sound Design and Original Music
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Cast
Jack Bauer Messenger, Soldier, Tapster
Erik Burke Messenger, Soldier, Tapster
Patrick Clear Bishop of Ely, Erpingham, Duke of Burgundy
Joe Flynn Jamy, Duke of Gloucester
Matt Frye Messenger, Soldier, Tapster
Kevin Gudahl Duke of Exeter
Nicholas Harazin Earl of Cambridge, Earl of Grandpré, Monsieur le Fer
Harry Judge King Henry V
Nik Kmiecik Messenger, Soldier, Tapster
David Lively Archbishop of Canterbury, Constable of France, Governor of Harfleur
Adam Marcantoni Messenger, Soldier, Tapster
Larry Neumann Jr. Nym, Duke of Orléans
James Newcomb Fluellen, French Ambassador
Steve O'Connell Earl of Westmorland, Gower
Caleb Probst Duke of York, Herald
Cody Proctor Grey, Bates
Kevin Quinn Boy
Laura Rook Princess Katherine
Samuel Taylor The Dauphin, Macmorris
Demetrios Troy Scroop, Montjoy
Bret Tuomi Bardolph, Williams
Greg Vinkler King Charles VI, Pistol
Brian Warren Messenger, Soldier, Tapster
Sally Wingert Hostess, Alice