RII at Santa Cruz Shakespeare

by Jessica KubzanskyLive at The Grove (Streaming Option Available)The story that sets the Wars of the Roses in motion, Jessica Kubzanskys adaptation of Shakespeares Richard II tells the story of that kings ill-fated reign using only three actors. What is our responsibility when a bad leader rightfully occupies the throne? This exploration of divine right, capricious leadership, and bloody insurrection is packed with contemporary political relevance. A critics choice pick when it premiered at the Boston Court theatre in Los Angeles, Charles McNulty, critic for the LA Times, called the play a feat of ingenious stagecraft.