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