King Lear at Theater Wit
Dates: 10/15/2026 - 11/21/2026
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King Lear is a production of William Shakespeare's classic play presented by Babes With Blades Theatre Company, directed by BWBTC ensemble member Alison Dornheggen. The story follows Lear as he divides his kingdom among his three daughters through a contest of declarations of love, and the chaos, greed, and betrayal that ensue when his youngest daughter Cordelia fails to meet his expectations. Parallel to Lear's suffering, his friend the Earl of Gloucester is manipulated by one son to turn against the other. Select performances will be available for streaming.
Cast and Creative Team for King Lear at Theater Wit
Cast
Stef Brundage
Calico Jack
Brittani Yawn
Vanessa
Jacob Watson
Chad/James U/S
Sierra Buffum
Mary Read
William Delforge
Chad/James
Schnaude Dorizan
Vanessa U/S
Stephanie Fongheiser
Anne Bonny U/S
Cris King
Calico Jack U/S
Rachel Sleek Bañuelos
Anne Bonny
Makenna Van Raalte
Mary Read U/S
Creative Team
Laura J. Wiley
Lighting Designer
Amy C. Gilman
Scenic Designer
Rose Hamill
Production Manager
Alex Kingsley
Sound Designer
Meme Matteson
Assistant Fight Choreographer
Grace Mealey
Stage Manager
Alyssa Vera Ramos
Intimacy Designer
SMJ
Playwright
Payton Shearn
Production Assistant
Jennifer Mohr
Costume Designer
Line Bower
Technical Director
JD Caudill
Director
Carly "CB" Cason
Fight Choreographer
News About King Lear at Theater Wit
YO HO. World Premiere and KING LEAR Set for Babes With Blades Theatre Company 2026 Season
January 29, 2026 Babes With Blades Theatre Company will present its 2026 season with the world premiere of yo ho. and a new production of KING LEAR. Performances will take place at The Edge Theater Off Broadway and Theater Wit in Chicago.
YO HO. World Premiere and More Set for Babes With Blades Theatre Company 2026 Season
January 29, 2026 Babes With Blades Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026 season. A world premiere, yo ho., by playwright SMJ and directed by JD Caudill, will kick off the season.About the Theatre
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