Moraine Valley Community College is hosting its 20th season of free Shakespeare Under the Stars performances with “King Lear,” from July 18 to 20, at 7 p.m., and July 21 at 5 p.m., on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills. The outdoor performances will be on the Gateway, between Buildings M and F.
This summer’s play by the Bard is a tragedy that follows the story of King Lear, who divides his kingdom between his two daughters who flatter him while banishing the youngest daughter who loves him but cannot voice it and is therefore misunderstood. He ultimately is rejected by the older daughters and goes mad. His banished daughter returns with an army to fight for him, but they later fall in battle.
The cast includes:
King Lear – Dan Scott, of Chicago
Cordelia – Valerie Triolo, of Tinley Park
Goneril – Jocelyn Adamski, of Winfield
Regan – Diana Christine, of Orland Park
Glouster – Kevin Trudeau, of Chicago
Edgar – Brian Walsh, of Chicago
Edmund – Cameron Chamberlain, of Burr Ridge
Kent – Pam Bagdzinski, of Chicago
Albany – Austin Lutvi, of Burbank
Cornwall – Michael Kocher, of Homewood
Fool – Elaina Dague, of Homewood
Oswald/King of France – Will Witry, of Chicago
Duke of Burgundy – Aidan McGuire, of Orland Park
Doctor/Old Man – Michael Deprist Reed, of Robbins
First Gentleman – Gracie Polchan, of Justice
Knight/Curan – Luke Wlazlo, of Orland Park
First Servant – Stephanie Zaragoza, of Blue Island
First Captain/Messenger – Beranita Jones, of Chicago Ridge
Herold – Natalie Cross, of Summit
Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments, but alcohol is not allowed. In the event of rain, the show will be moved inside the Fine and Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (708) 974-5500 or email boxoffice@morainevalley.edu.
For news media inquiries, contact Maura Vizza, Moraine Valley communications specialist and sports information coordinator, at (708) 974-5742 or Vizzam@morainevalley.edu.
