Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise.
An aging King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, proportionally by who professes to love him most. His plotting comes to catastrophe and sees him cast from his own kingdom. Shakespeare’s tumultuous tragedy explores speaking truth to power, the cost of grievous mistakes, and whether it’s ever too late for redemption.
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.
Weather policy
Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions. Learn more
Buying options
Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Full, Pick 2 or 3, Weekday Will, and Choice packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders. Learn more
Single ticket discounts are available for preview night (Saturday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.), groups (10+), youth (K-12), seniors (65+), students, active military and CU students and employees. Volunteer ushers get to see the show for free. Learn more
This production contains adult themes and effects, including simulated graphic violence.
Director
Carolyn Howarthº
Director
Cast
Douglas Fries
Duke of Albany
Cameron Hazlip
King of France / Knight / Officer / Attendant
Shannon McKinney^
Lighting Designer
K.P. Powell* *
Edmund
Jude Stivers
Duke of Burgundy / Knight / Officer
Mare Trevathan
Earl of Kent
Jessica Robblee* *
Goneril
Isobel Makin
Swing
Kaylyn Kriaski* *
Stage Manager
Jason Ducat^
Sound Designer
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Costume Designer
Anastasia Davidson
Regan
Maija Pieper
Swing
Ryan Omar Stack
Oswald / Officer
Brik Berkes* *
Gloucester
Heidi Schmidt
Dramaturg
Kyle Lawrence
Swing
Shunté Lofton* *
Cordelia
Ellen McLaughlin* *
King Lear
Sam Sandoe
Fool
Sean Scrutchins* *
Edgar
Artistic Team
Benjamin Reigel
Fight Choreographer
Wessie Simmons* *
Assistant Stage Manager
Jeffrey Parker
Director of Voice and Text
Erika Randall
Dance and Movement Choreographer
Kevin Nelson
Scenic Designer