Photo Flash: First Look at Dion Johnstone, Patrick Page and More in CORIOLANUS at Red Bull

Red Bull Theater presents William Shakespeare's Coriolanus, the first production of the 2016-'17 season. The streets are full of protest: It's an election year; economic inequality strains the social fabric; debates rage throughout a nation riddled with dissension and distrust; unscrupulous politicians manipulate public opinion; the hypocrisy and humiliation of political campaigns drive away the country's finest! But beneath all this political drama looms the personal tragedy of one man's emotional blindness. Call it Coriolanus ripped from the headlines! This visceral new production will spark a timely dramatic dialogue between actors and audiences. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Michael Sexton, artistic director of The Shakespeare Society, directs a cast led by acclaimed Canadian actor Dion Johnstone making his NYC debut in the title role, and featuring RSC veteran Lisa Harrow (Wit, The Omen), Broadway luminaries Patrick Page (Cymbeline, Spring Awakening) and Stephen Spinella (Love! Valour! Compassion!, Angels in America, Volpone), alongside Matthew Amendt ('Tis Pity She's a Whore), Zachary Fine (Fiasco's Two Gents), Rebecca S'Manga Frank, Merritt Janson (Tamburlaine), Aaron Krohn (Cabaret), Edward O'Blenis, Christina Pumariega (Volpone), and Olivia Reis, an alumna of Red Bull's training program, making her professional debut.

Dion Johnstone's theater credits include acclaimed performances in Othello, The Tempest, Titus Andronicus, Macbeth, Agamemnon, Electra, and King Lear at Stratford Festival; A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare Theatre Centre); Pericles, Julius Caesar (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); Father Comes Home From The Wars Parts I, II & III, Raisin in the Sun (Soulpepper Theatre); Lord of the Rings (Mirvish Productions); Film and TV credits include "Ties That Bind" (series lead), The Listener, Flashpoint, "Sea Wolf" (miniseries), "Ice Twisters" (TV movie), "Stargate SG-1."

The design team includes Brett J. Banakis (scenic and lighting), Ásta Bennie Hostetter (costumes) and Brandon Wolcott (sound).

William Shakespeare's Coriolanus has a limited engagement at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) through November 20th only. Opening Night is set for Sunday October 30th. For tickets and more information, visit www.redbulltheater.com or call (212) 352-3101.

Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg

Zachary Fine, Dion Johnstone, Aaron Krohn, and Christina Pumariega

Zachary Fine, Dion Johnstone

(rear) Aaron Krohn; (foreground) Rebecca S'manag and Dion Johnstone

(rear) Patrick Page, Aaron Krohn; (foreground) Rebecca S'manag and Dion Johnstone

Patrick Page, Aaron Krohn, Dion Johnstone, Lisa Harrow, Olivia Reis, and Rebecca S'manga

Dion Johnstone as Coriolanus

(rear) Christina Pumariega; (front) Zacxhary Fine, Dion Johnstone, and Aaron Krohn

Rebecca S'manga, Aaron Krohn, Dion Johnstone, Zachary Fine, and Lisa Harrow

Merritt Janson and Stephen Spinella

Patrick Page with (in rear) Aaron Krohn and Dion Johnstone

Dion Johnstone and Matthew Amendt

Lisa Harrow and Dion Johnstone

Matthew Amendt, Patrick Page, and Dion Johnstone

Dion Johnstone and Lisa Harrow