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Titan’s ‘Richard III’ opens at Queens Theatre
Th e insatiable lust for power is as old
as humanity itself. There is no better
chronicler of this tragic flaw than
William Shakespeare. His classic masterpiece,
“Richard III,” is among the
most disturbing and intense dramas
ever written. The latest version is currently
on stage in the lower studio at
Queens Theatre. It is presented by
the resident troupe, the Titan Theatre
Company
Adapted and directed by Edward
Morgan, the play has a modern setting
and modern costumes (design by
Leah Smith), but the dialogue is from
the 16th century. The bloodthirsty,
deformed villain is played with ferocious
skill by Lloyd Mulvey. He masterfully
injects irony and humor as he
marches inexorably toward his rivals’
deaths and his own undoing.
There is minimal scenery, which creates
an overwhelmingly bleak and dark
atmosphere (lighting/scenic design by
Antishadows LLC, scenic painting by
Grae Greer, Caroline D’Angelo production
stage manager). The most powerful
and terrifying gesture involves
Mulvey’s character and the red hatch
marks he paints across the wall. He
smirks with self-satisfied confidence as
one rival after another meets their fate.
As usual, artistic director Lenny
Banovez and managing director Kevin
Beebee have assembled an eminently
talented and professional cast. Every
seat is just feet from the action, and
every actor offers potent and powerful
theatrical interpretations. Laura Frye
as Queen Elizabeth, Michelle Duffy as
the Duchess, Angela Iannone as former
Queen Margaret and Maggie Wetzel as
widowed Anne are absolutely riveting
as victims who fight for the kingdom
with uneven success.
Meanwhile, ruthless Richard’s list of
victims continues to grow. The ultimate
confrontation is as much a morality
lesson as it is a political statement.
Kudos to Kevin Stanfa, Adham
Haddara and Tristan Colton, who
follow the king with brutal efficiency.
Well-earned bows for Marcus
Denard Johnson, Brad Makarowski,
Michael Selkirk, Braden Spear, Michael
Thatcher, Moore Theobald, Quinn
Theobald, Andrew Garrett and R. Scott
Williams. Who are the real patriots and
who the traitors?
For information on this and
future productions, visit www.
TITANtheatrecompany.com, call the
box office at 718-760-0064 or “like”
them on Facebook. As always, save me
a seat on the aisle.
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