Richard the III is back on stage for the first time in ten years at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is played by Derek Wilson who delivers a chilling performance as a bloodless, cut-throat cripple that slashes his way to the throne.
He exploits anyone that will hasten his trip to kingship and then ruthlessly murders them. Even women and children are not exempt from his callous and conscious-free maneuvers. The deceit and death-dealing leave spectators gasping and shrieking but a clever Richard tries to warm us up to his ideas but talking directly to audience and disclosing his plans as if to gain our support.
The set is cold and bland, offset only by a chandelier at the top right of the stage. The costumes are not period correct but rather more of an unroyal crime-organization style. A rather large cast brings the commotion to vivid life with a robust performance. For more information, contact the box office at the number below. Performances through November 6th.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
973-408-5600
