photo by Brian Stethem
From left, Richard Winterstein (Falstaff); Cy Brown (Poins), and Thomas Quackenbush (Prince Hal) in the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival’s “Henry IV: The Apprenticeship of Good Prince Hal.”
Company stages adaptation of 'Henry IV'
June 27, 2008
The 12th season of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will continue with performances of “Henry IV: The Apprenticeship of Good Prince Hal” from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, at California Lutheran University.
“Henry IV” will be performed at 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays from July 18 through Aug. 3 in scenic Kingsmen Park.
In an exciting adaptation of Shakespeare's “Henry IV Part 1” and “Part 2” by John Slade, the play follows the adventures of the young man slated to become king and his incorrigible and loveable scoundrel-knight, John Falstaff. Set in the time period in which the characters originally lived, this version captures the comedy, action and poignancy of the source.
Slade is directing “Henry IV” this summer after starring in “King Lear” during last year’s festival. He directed “King Henry V” in 2004 for the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company.
Presented by the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company, the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival is one of the area’s most popular outdoor theatrical events. Visitors are immersed in the Shakespeare experience as festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-show entertainment with musicians, dancing and comic Shakespearean improvisation.
General admission is $15 and free for those under 18. Two tickets cost $25. Reserved lawn box seating is $60 to $75. CLU is located at the corner of Olsen Road and Mountclef Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. For more information, visit http://www.kingsmenshakespeare.org or call (805) 493-3455.