Photo Flash: Two River Theater Presents August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II
Two River Theater (Artistic Director John Dias, Managing Director Michael Hurst) presents August Wilson's King Hedley II, directed by Brandon J. Dirden. The extended five-week run opens to the press on Friday, November 16 at 7pm and continues through Sunday, December 16 in Two River's Marion Huber Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ. Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or tworivertheater.org.
This production marks the halfway point in Two River Theater's commitment to present all 10 plays of August Wilson's American Century Cycle. For the first time, the theater will be presenting one of Wilson's plays in its intimate 110-seat Marion Huber Theater.
The cast of King Hedley II includes Brittany Bellizeare (Tonya), Harvy Blanks (Elmore), Brian D. Coats (Stool Pigeon), Elain Graham(Ruby), Charlie Hudson III (Mister), and Blake Morris (King Hedley II).
The creative team includes scenic designer Michael Carnahan, costume designer Karen Perry, lighting designer Kathy A. Perkins, sound designer Kay Richardson, and hair & wig designer Erin Hicks. The fight direction is by UnkleDave's Fight-House, the casting is by Heidi Griffiths & Kate Murray, and the stage manager is Laura Wilson.
Photo Credit: T. Charles Erickson
Charlie Hudson III (Mister) and Brian D. Coats (Stool Pigeon) in August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Two River Theater
Elain Graham (Ruby) in August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Two River Theater
Brittany Bellizeare (Tonya) in August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Two River Theater
Blake Morris (King Hedley II) in August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Two River Theater
Blake Morris (King Hedley II) and Harvy Blanks (Elmore) in August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Two River Theater
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