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!

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

Trevor Spence

King Henry

Benjamin Reigel*

Warwick, Sir Humphrey

K.P. Powell*

Suffolk, Clifford

Roberta Emerson*

Queen Margaret
Paul Bernardo

Paul Bernardo*

Gloucester, Jack Cade

Brandon Roberts

Cardinal, Dick the Butcher, York Soldier

Timothy Williams*

York, William Stafford

Walter Kmiec*

Somerset, Falconer, Prentice, Gentleman

Mark Edward Smith*

Salisbury, Lord Say

Mark McClain Wilson*

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

Jacob Romeo

Buckingham, Neighbor, (Commoner), Michael

Paige Mason

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

Nathan Olmeda

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

Tyler Stevens

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

Lauren Elizabeth Reed

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

Dominique Marshall

Servant, Spirit, Guard, Captain, George Bevis

Zachary Racine

SWING/Prompter

Colby Bell

SWING/Prompter

Gabriella Headley

SWING/Prompter