Lear at The Fern Theatre Company at 368 Ponce

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Coming Up Next In the Classically Female Series: William Shakespeare's Lear

One of Atlanta’s most esteemed female actors, Joanna Daniel leads a cast of eight women playing multiple roles; Lear is adapted and Directed by Chris Rushing

The Fern Theatre Company continues The Classical Female Series with Atlanta’s first All-Female production of William Shakespeare’s Lear.

Lear is one of Shakespeare’s most unforgiving tragedies; at the play’s center is the question of human dignity. It also delves into some of the greatest fears a human can experience--going mad and dying alone. Lear is the story of an aging Queen who decides to divide her kingdom in three, a region for each of her daughters. It is only through the loss of her status and her mind, that she learns what is truly important in life--Love.

The cast features Joanna Daniel, Kathleen McManus, Jennifer Alice Acker, Kristin Storla, Kirstin Calvert, Mary Ruth Ralston, Dani Heard, and Julia Weeks.

Chris Rushing directs, Kellsey Hook serves as Stage Manager, Costumes are co-designed by Jessica Fern Hunt & Hayley Platt, Hair & Makeup by Hayley Platt, and set design by Chris Rushing and Doug Graham.

Lear will be performed in a rustic outdoor setting, rain or shine. In the case of inclimate weather, the show will be performed inside the theatre at 368 Ponce.

Parking is available on side streets around the theatre.