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Antaeus, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens its 2015 season with a fully partner-cast production of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I. Part comedy, part tragedy, part growing-up tale of youthful rebellion, the story of a burgeoning king remains one of Shakespeare’s most exciting histories. From drunken revelry to the bloody battlefield, Antaeus’ lean and muscular version, streamlined for a cast of 12, dives deep into the heart of the timeless question, “What does it mean to become a man?” Young Prince Hal is the son of England’s King Henry IV who usurped the crown from King Richard II. But Hal ...Read More
Antaeus, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens its 2015 season with a fully partner-cast production of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I. Part comedy, part tragedy, part growing-up tale of youthful rebellion, the story of a burgeoning king remains one of Shakespeare’s most exciting histories. From drunken revelry to the bloody battlefield, Antaeus’ lean and muscular version, streamlined for a cast of 12, dives deep into the heart of the timeless question, “What does it mean to become a man?” Young Prince Hal is the son of England’s King Henry IV who usurped the crown from King Richard II. But Hal is not interested in princely matters, and wastes his time in taverns with the lower classes — particularly a bunch of rowdy, drunken thieves, presided over by the fat, merry and wanton knight, Sir John Falstaff. When his father’s crown is threatened by a rebellion, young Hal is forced to forsake his dissolute and bawdy ways and return home to defend the kingdom. March 5-May 3; THE ANTAEUS COMPANY, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood CA 91601; $15-$34; (818) 506-1983; www.Antaeus.org. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AntaeusTheater or follow us on Twitter @AntaeusTheater
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