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King Lear

By William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

The Tragedy of King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character
descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his
three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The
play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic
king. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Cast:

King Lear: Bob Gonzalez • Edmund/King of France/Second Servant: Elizabeth Klett

• Duke of Burgundy/Messenger: VikingJames • Duke of Cornwall: David Goldfarb

• Duke of Albany: Noel Badrian • Earl of Kent: Arielle Lipshaw • Earl of
Gloucester: Martin Geeson • Edgar: DublinGothic • Curan/Third Servant/
Captain: Nathaniel W.C. Higgins • Knight/Old Man/Physician: Algy Pug • Fool/
Herald: Amy L. Gramour • Oswald: Kristingj • First Servant/Officer: Tiffany Halla
Colonna • Gentleman: Dan Raynham • Goneril: BevJ. Stevens • Regan: Liberty
Stump • Cordelia: Miss Avarice • Narrator: Denny Sayers

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Cover image by Benjamin West (1788). Copyright expired in US, Canada, EU and all countries with author's life
+70 yrs laws. Cover design by Janette Brown. This design is in the public domain.

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