SYNOPSIS: Orlando Shakes continues the exciting saga of Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy! A love triangle, a plot to murder, and a rebellion are all part of this thrilling tale – centered on the Wars of the Roses! In this raw, “Bare Bard / Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time! Don’t miss this exciting next chapter in Orlando Shakes’ popular Fire & Reign Series – Bring your passport and pick up your stamp, en route to earning your “I survived the Wars of the Roses” dog tag!

  • K.P. Powell*, Roberta Emerson*

  • Mark Edward Smith*

  • Nathan Olmeda, Mark McClain Wilson*, Timothy Williams*, Mark Edward Smith*, Benjamin Reigel*

  • Paul Bernardo*, Trevor Spence*, Paige Mason

  • Paige Mason, Brandon Roberts, Lauren Elizabeth Reed, Dominique Marshall, Paul Bernardo*

  • Paige Mason, Nathan Olmeda

  • Paul Bernardo*, Trevor Spence*, Walter Kmiec*

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) | Photos by Tony Firriolo for Orlando Shakes

 

LANGUAGE: There are invocations of God’s name, some of which might be considered profane.

ALCOHOL: There may be alcohol consumption in the play.

SEX: None. Bawdy gestures may be a part of some of the lower class characters’ behavior.

VIOLENCE: Henry VI, Part 2: She-Wolf of France is a historical drama. Violent battle scenes are depicted on stage including sword fights, stabbing, and death.

FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: The play is best suited for grade 6 and up.

RATING: If it were a movie, Henry VI, Part 2: She-Wolf of France would be rated “PG-13.” Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.

Language
Stage Fighting and Death
Crude Humor
Suggestive Themes
Use of Alcohol
Violent Reference

Creative Team

Fight Director Benjamin Reigel*
AEA Stage Manager Claire D. Tolzien*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager Melissa Katherine Collins*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager George Hamrah*
Lead Wardrobe Kennedy Cranford
Wardrobe Jackie Sanchez
Props Jamie Everett, Jess Yost

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theater and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Meet the Cast

Colby Bell

SWING/Prompter
Paul Bernardo

Paul Bernardo*

Gloucester, Jack Cade

Roberta Emerson*

Queen Margaret

Gabriella Headley

SWING/Prompter

Walter Kmiec*

Somerset, Falconer, Prentice, Gentleman

Dominique Marshall

Servant, Spirit, Guard, Captain, George Bevis

Paige Mason

Duchess, (Commoner), Smith the Weaver, York Soldier

Nathan Olmeda

Hume, Guard, 1st Murderer, Master, Messenger, Edward

K.P. Powell*

Suffolk, Clifford

Zachary Racine

SWING/Prompter

Lauren Elizabeth Reed

Messenger, Bolingbroke, John Stanley, 2nd Murderer, John Holland, Iden

Benjamin Reigel*

Warwick, Sir Humphrey

Brandon Roberts

Cardinal, Dick the Butcher, York Soldier

Jacob Romeo

Buckingham, Neighbor, (Commoner), Michael

Mark Edward Smith*

Salisbury, Lord Say

Trevor Spence

King Henry

Tyler Stevens

Peter, York Soldier, Messenger, (Commoner), Whitmore, Rebel, Young Clifford

Timothy Williams*

York, William Stafford

Mark McClain Wilson*

Horner, (Commoner), Clifford Soldier, Richard the Younger