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Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain

The production stars Andrew Sellon, Spencer Aste, and more.

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The Curtain is presenting William Shakespeare’s Richard III, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sean Hagerty, March 5-29 at Nimbus Arts Center. You can now get a first look inside rehearsals.

Joining the previously announced star of Richard III, stage and screen’s Andrew Sellon, are Spencer Aste, Theatre World Award-winner Yair Ben-Dor, Julia Campanelli, Gys De Villiers, Sean Gallagher, Malin Glade, Aaron Gonner, Brandon Jones, Max Murray, ChristiAnna Nelson, James Rana, Charles Friedrick Secrease, Lauren Jeanne Thomas, Jon Okabayashi, Joe Penczak, and Inez Vega-Romero. Casting is by Robin Carus, CSA.

Directed and Adapted by Sean Hagerty, the creative team for Richard III also includes William Ward (Costume Design), Ryan Randazzo (Lighting Design), Dan Gerhard and Ellen Fitton for Sonic Designs Inc (Sound Designers), Paul Birtwistle (Prop Master), Maggie Surovell (Voice and Text Coach), and Brad Lemons (Fight Director). The Production Stage Manager is James Steele. Assistant Stage Manager is Gabe Soto. Christine Cirker serves as Associate Producer, and Angelica Gorga as Assistant Producer.

Meet Shakespeare’s mad crook-backed King as he murders his way to the top in this morbidly comic, blood-soaked classic. First premiering in 1592, this timeless tale follows one tyrant’s ruthless pursuit of power and the horrific cost of his success.

The Curtain’s Richard III will begin performances on Thursday, March 5 at Nimbus Arts Center in downtown Jersey City just steps from the PATH train. The official Opening is set for Sunday, March 8, with the strictly limited engagement set to run through Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Photo credit: Tricia Baron

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Max Murray, Charles Frederick Secrease, ChristiAnna Nelson, and Andrew Sellon

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Charles Frederick Secrease

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Sean Hagerty and the cast

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Gys De Villiers (center) and the cast

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Jon Okabayashi, Brandon Jones, and Yair Ben-Dor

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
James Rana, Gys De Villiers, and Julia Campanelli

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Andrew Sellon, Lauren Jeanne Thomas, and Sean Hagerty

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Andrew Sellon

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Brandon Jones and Gys De Villiers

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain Image
Aaron Gonner, Yair Ben-Dor, and Andrew Sellon



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