Événement

The Head that Wears the Crown: Richard II and Henry IV in Rep

Muse of Fire is a brand new Los Angeles based Shakespeare Company. Their inaugural production, The Head that Wears the Crown, delves into three of England's most complex and troubled monarchs: Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V.

Muse of Fire is committed to creating intimate and interactive productions of Shakespeare's plays. The performances will be held at Monk Space, an intimate, in the round venue located at 4414 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90004. Expect the actors to talk to you. Expect the actors to maybe sit on you.

Muse of Fire seeks to make an artistic difference in the world, but also to tangibly effect and help the fight for civil rights. To that end, ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union.

RICHARD II

Synopsis
Richard II has been King his entire life. Now, his cousin Henry Bolingbroke is seeking Richard's crown, and all of England's nobles seem to be siding with Bolingbroke. Faced with losing everything that defined him, Richard must learn what it means to be a human being instead of a King.

Directed by Margaret Starbuck.
Featuring the talents of Ian Runge, Will Block, Roger Sebastian, Zoe Yale, Tiffany Esteb, Jennipher Lewis, Jon Owens, Kelsey Kato, Marie Osterman, Howard Lockie, Will Bostwick, Doug Kiphut, and Jen Albert

*Matt Curtin will be assuming Mr. Kato's roles beginning August 11.
Jono Eiland will be assuming Mr. Lockie's roles beginning August 18.

Henry IV has been king eight years, and still finds himself haunted by the death of Richard. His nobles have begun a rebellion, led by the young and fiery warrior Henry "Hotspur" Percy. Moreover, his own son Hal has run away and taken up with the drunken thief Sir John Falstaff. As the rebellion intensifies, Hal must choose whether to abandon his royal duties in favor of the affection and friendship he's found with Falstaff, or to abandon his friends and embrace his destiny as the future Henry V.

Directed by Will Block
Featuring the talents of Ian Runge, Dan Wilson, Robert Arriaga, Roger Sebastian, Zoe Yale, Jennipher Lewis, Jon Owens, Kelsey Kato, Marie Osterman, Howard Lockie, Will Bostwick, Doug Kiphut, and Jen Albert

*Matt Curtin will be assuming Mr. Kato's roles beginning August 11.
Jono Eiland will be assuming Mr. Lockie's roles beginning August 18.