LEAR

By Young Jean Lee

Chattanooga Premiere!

WHEN: August 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20,  2023

WHERE: UTC Fine Arts Center

ABOUT: Get ready for the wild ride that is LEAR, a theatre experience that skillfully melds Shakespeare's genius, the playwright's poignant exploration of her father's mortality, and even a touch of Sesame Street. Uniting audacity and absurdity in equal measure, LEAR boldly redirects our attention from the aging King Lear to the adult children who inflict and disregard their father's anguish. Audiences will experience a gripping rollercoaster ride through laughter and pain as LEAR traverses a mesmerizing spectrum of emotions, pushing the boundaries of theatre and delivering an unforgettable experience that defies expectations.

Obvious Dad is an

ArtsBuild Community Arts Partner

Community Social Partner:

The Seed Theatre

Featuring:

Edgar: Courtenay Cholovich (she/her)

Edmund: Grace Holtz (she/her)

Regan: Nneka Ijeoma (she/her)

Goneril: Kashun Parks (she/her)

Cordelia: Ashley-Elizabeth Tisdale (she/her)

Creative Team:

Director: Blake Harris

Lighting Designer: Alexander Freer

Scenic Designer: Liomar Mercedes-Sosa

Costume Designer: Courtney McKenzie

Technical Director: Sam Fort

Stage Manager: Helia Quhite

Assistant Director: Madelaine Burgess

Lighting Design Assistant: Maegan Whitlock

Costume Design Assistant: MJ Moyle

Production Assistant: MegAnn Brotzmann

Crew: Zayda DeJong, Arabella Miller