One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione, of infidelity with his best friend, the King of Bohemia. Inflamed by jealousy and convinced that he is right, Leontes’ torment causes a storm of loss that only the next generation can heal. Shakespeare’s THE WINTER’S TALE is a captivating parable of betrayals, renewed hope, and the transformative power of time.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Charles Askenaizer
Cast:
Michael Stejskal (King Leontes), Andrea Uppling (Hermione), Raúl Alonso (Polixenes), Robert Hunter Bry (Florizel), Amber Dow (Paulina), Jennifer Agather (Perdita/Maximillus), Kim Pereira (Camillo), Fred A. Wellisch (Antigonus/Bohemian Ensemble/Musician), Carolyn Waldee (Emilia, Mopsa, Lord/Musician), Sam Nachison (Autolycus/Lord), Chuck Munro (Shepherd/Lord), Kyle Quinlivan (Clown/Lord/Musician/Archidamus), Sydney René Cox (Lady 3/Lord/Servant/Dorcas/Musician), George Dougherty (Ensemble/Officer/Lord/Time), Megan Erin Lai (Ensemble/Lady 2/Shepherdess (Musician), Diego Rivera-Rodriguez (Mariner/Lord/Bohemian Ensemble), and Jose Yantin Jr. (Ensemble/The Bear, U/S: Autolycus/Florizel).
Understudies:
Adam Schulmerich (Leontes/Polixenes), Anne Trodden (Hermione/Paulina), Mary Margaret McCormack (Perdita/Emilia/Others), Whitney Minarik (Camillo, Hermione 2nd Cover), Arabella DeLucco (Clown/Paulina 2nd Cover), Rory Jobst (Shepherd/Antigonus), and Chase Wheaton-Werle (Leontes 2nd Cover).
Production Team:
Kevin Rolfs (Scenic Designer), Petter Wahlbäck (Sound Designer and Composer) , Jessie Gowens, (Costume Designer), Trey Brazeal (Lighting Designer), Randy Rozler (Properties Design), and Jay Donley (Fight/Intimacy Designer). Jen Cupani is Choreographer, Todd Henry Faulstich (Executive Producer), Stacy Scapino (Production Manager), Desiree Stypinski (Stage Manager), Beep Trefts (Assistant Stage Manager), Tom McNelis (Technical Director), Hannah Bolstad (Master Electrician), and Becca Holloway (Casting Director). MC Dougherty is Marketing Manager and Ana Schedler is Graphic Designer.