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King’s Players rehearse for the upcoming production of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Julius Caesar.” Surrounding Caesar (Kevin Stemple), pictured clockwise, are conspirators Andrew St.Clair (Casca), Tyler Lafrentz (Cinna), Nicholas Wilder (Metellius Cimber), Mark Zurek (Cassius), Jeremey McDougal (Decius Brutus), and Colin Walsh (Brutus).
The King’s College Theatre Department will continue its tradition of Shakespeare productions by performing the Bard’s tragedy, “Julius Caesar.” The King’s Players will present the conspiracy against the Roman dictator, his assassination, and its aftermath at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2, 4 and Oct. 5 in the King’s Theatre.
“Beware the Ides of March.” These famous few words serve as a warning to Julius Caesar, whose friends Cassius and Brutus have hatched a plot to assassinate the Roman Emperor. Blinded by envy or convinced they are acting for the benefit of Rome, Brutus leads his fellow conspirators and murders the ruler leading to civil war and the collapse of the Roman Republic.King’s Theatre Department brings a cast of more than 30 students to the stage.
Cast members include Stephanie Gawlas, Wilkes-Barre (Portia); Andrew St. Clair, Plains (Casca); Drake Nester, Emmaus (Antony); Kevin Stemple, Bethlehem (Caesar); Lukas Tomasacci, Shickshinny (Lepidus); Colin Walsh, Northampton (Brutus); and, Mark Zurek, Mountain Top (Cassius).
King’s Theatre is located in the Administration Building on North River Street. Tickets are free for King’s students, faculty and staff, and $10 general admission. Students/senior citizens, $5. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at (570) 208-5825.