First Folio Theatre begins its Season of Invention with the world premier of The Castle of Otranto. One family curse, two murders, and three ghosts add up to one of the greatest Gothic horror adventures ever written, giving First Folio the perfect follow-up to its past productions of the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker.
First Folio Theatre begins its Season of Invention with the world premier of The Castle of Otranto. One family curse, two murders, and three ghosts add up to one of the greatest Gothic horror adventures ever written, giving First Folio the perfect follow-up to its past productions of the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker.
First Folio Theatre begins its Season of Invention with the world premier of The Castle of Otranto. One family curse, two murders, and three ghosts add up to one of the greatest Gothic horror adventures ever written, giving First Folio the perfect follow-up to its past productions of the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker.
Luce's play creates the fictional device of having the aging Barrymore in preparation for a comeback performance as Richard III. Essentially a one man show, the only other actor is a man Barrymore has hired to help him with his lines. Though this incident never actually occurred, it provides an opportunity for the actor to reflect on his colorful life, and gives the audience a glimpse of his madness and his greatness.
Stephen Lang, who gives not one but eight tour de force performances in 'Beyond Glory,' discusses his craft and the multiple personality disorders of actors.
Songs by Stephen Sondheim, Rodger and Hammerstein and Harold Arlen will be heard on Barbara Cook's latest CD 'Barbara Cook at the Met,' which will be released by DRG Records on June 6th