Liars & Believers to Present WHO WOULD BE KING? at OBERON, 5/18

Violence and betrayal, angels and prophets, villains and kings..... and rubber chickens.

Who rises to rule and how far will he fall in the great clown kingdom of Who Would Be King? This new epic tale, created by Liars & Believers, swings from absurd buffoonery to high tragedy, with kinetic physicality, silliness, swords, and a live band.

Adapted from the ancient tale of King Saul, Who Would Be King is the story of a good man given an impossible task, who stands up and fails nobly. It asks, what is the difference between good and great, and where is God between the two?

Come help create Who Would Be King! Liars & Believers presents a staged reading of this new work-in-progress. Halfway through our development, we'll share it with you as it now stands. Join us for a discussion afterwards about what works, what doesn't and where we should go in our next phase of creating Who Would Be King. We want your feedback. Be part of the ensemble and help tell the story.

Liars & Believers expands the language of live performance, exploring the widest variety of theatrical forms, creating accessible, unique shows that meaningfully engage the world we share. Liars & Believers is an UP designated organisation by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

The show will run on Monday, May 18th at 7pm at OBERON, 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge. Run Time: 2 hours with intermission, and discussion to follow. Free and open to the public. Reservations recommended due to limited capacity. Reserve tickets at www.cluboberon.com.

Liars & Believers is part of the OBERON Artists in Residence program which is rooted in A.R.T's mission to expand the boundaries of theater by supporting emerging artists and new work development over a three year residency.

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