Elm Shakespeare Company Presents: RICHARD III

Elm Shakespeare Company's 29th annual summer production Richard III directed by Rebecca Goodheart Elm’s seasoned Producing Artistic Director is set to be a landmark event at the Alexander Clark Playhouse Stage in Edgerton Park running from August 15th to September 1st. Goodheart with over two decades of experience in directing acting and teaching Shakespeare will explore the role society plays in creating villains and the cost of political violence on us all. This year’s production features Lisa Wolpe an internationally renowned theater artist known for her groundbreaking work on Shakespeare and gender in the title role of Richard. Wolpe's involvement brings a unique depth to the character offering audiences a new perspective on the classic play. Her innovative approach to gender in theater juxtaposed to a traditional medieval setting promises to be a production that continues Elm Shakespeare's tradition of bringing thought-provoking and accessible Shakespeare to New Haven.

Host or Publisher Elm Shakespeare Company