The Classical Theatre of Harlem

king lear

by william shakespeare  

Directed by Alfred Preisser

Costume Design: Kimberly Glennon
Fight Director: Teel James Glenn
Music Director: Kelyvn Bell
Stage Manager: Azizi Bell

Cast Paul Butler, Arthur French, Hannibal, Angela Hughes, Ira George Hughes, J. Kyle Manzay, Michael C. O'day, Chiron Platnum, Arnell Powell, Yves René, Derrick Lemont Sanders, Ken Schatz, Michael Shattner, Rodney Sheley, Kim Sullivan, April Yvette Thompson, Hilary Ward, Dana Watkins, Lawrence Winslow, Robert Young and Christina Zayas

July 10 – August 10, 2002 | The HSA Courtyard Theatre

"Paul Butler’s Lear is every inch a king . . . played with sensuality and intelligence. NYTheatre.com "  NYTheatre.Com

"Paul Butler plays the title role with indignation and fortitude; more than a crownless king, Butler shows us a father caught between pride and self-pity, trapped and then destroyed by the choice. Village Voice "  The Village Voice

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