Greenstage Presents KING JOHN As Part of Seattle Shakespeare In The Park 7/10-8/15

KING JOHN presented by GREENSTAGE, directed by Teresa Thuman
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK July 10 - August 15

The 13th Century has just begun and the English crown is being contested - both France and Austria are threatening war. Disagreement is at the core of a story filled with political intrigue, assassination plots, unfortunate accidents and the never-ending conflict between England and France.

Thoughts from Director, Teresa Thuman:
"When I consider the play, it seems to consistently juxtapose passionate and highly emotional scenes of desperation with calculated scenes of political manipulation, negotiation, shifting allegiances and grandstanding. While in the political scenes, they are debating the political impact of these huge human experiences - marriage, children, loyalty, faith, among others-- Shakespeare deliberately shifts between placing these ideas in a realm of negotiation and political maneuvering before moving to display the painful human ramifications of these discussions as exposed in the powerful emotional scenes."

Combining the ruthlessness of Richard III, the antics and moral uncertainty of Hamlet and the raw familial relationships of King Lear, you may find yourself in the world of a play that seems strangely familiar. This rarely produced gem is not to be missed.

KING JOHN
July 10 Fri 7p Volunteer Park
July 11 Sat 7p Seward Park
July 12 Sun 3p Volunteer Park - Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival
July 17-18* Fri 7p, Sat 3p Lower Woodland Park
July 24 Fri 7p Camp Long
July 25 Sat 7p Dottie Harper Park - Burien
July 26 Sun 3p Lincoln Park
July 30 Thurs 7p Lynndale Park Lynnwood
Aug 1 Sat 3p Lincoln Park
Aug 2 Sun 3p Discovery Park
Aug 6 Thurs 7p Magnuson Park
Aug 7 Fri 7p Fall City Park
Aug 8-9* Sat 3p, Sun 7p Magnuson Park
Aug 13, 15* Thu, Sat 7pm Volunteer Park
*Indicate Double Feature Days - The Comedy of Errors in the same park!

www.greenstage.org/2009/kingjohn

Photo: Corey McDaniel as King John and Walayn Sharples as Eleanor in King John

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