911 will host its 22nd season of free Shakespeare Under the Stars performances with “Richard III,” from July 16 to 18, at 7 p.m., and July 19, at 5 p.m., on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The outdoor shows will take place on the Gateway, between Buildings F and M.
This summer’s production will bring the audience along on a dark journey with Richard, Duke of Gloucester, as he takes down family members to ascend the throne at any cost. Shakespeare masterfully depicts the rise and fall of one of England’s most notorious kings on a trail of manipulation and murder.
The cast includes:
Richard, Duke of Gloucester – Cameron Chamberlain, of Burr Ridge
George, Duke of Clarence – Michael Kocher, of Homewood
Henry, Earl of Richmond – Brian M’Elligot, of Orland Park
Duke of Buckingham – Brian Walsh, of Forest Park
Earl Rivers – Luke Simone, of New Lenox
Lord Grey/Sir James Blunt – Michael DePriest Reed, of Robbins
First Murderer/Tyrrel – Will Witry, of Chicago
Lord Hastings – Kevin Trudeau, of Chicago
King Edward IV/Cardinal Bourchier/Bishop of Ely/Bishop – Dan Scott, of Des Plaines
Sir William Catesby – Jennifer Hawk, of Berwyn
Lord Stanley – Chris Bruzzini, of Melrose Park
Sir Richard Ratcliffe/Brackenbury – Kas Hesek, of Oak Lawn
Duke of Norfolk/Dorset – Aidan McGuire, of Mokena
Richard, Duke of York – Noelle Chase, of Alsip
Edward, Prince of Wales – Gabriela Moreno, of Tinley Park
Queen Elizabeth – Pam Bagdzinski, of Chicago
Duchess of York – Robin House, of Palos Park
Lady Anne – Diana Christine, of Palos Hills
Tressel/Second Murderer/Sheriff/Surrey/Guard – Jenesis Davis, of Midlothian
Berkley/Gentleman/Messenger/Oxford – Livia Chase, of Alsip
Lord Mayor of London/Priest/Lord/Herbert/Guard – Luke Allison-Plewa, of Evergreen Park
Attendees must bring their own blankets or chairs to sit on. Outside food is welcome, but alcohol and smoking are not allowed on Moraine Valley’s campus. People who need to smoke must do so in their vehicles. In the event of rain or extreme heat, the show will be moved inside the Fine and Performing Arts Center (Building F). For more information, call (708) 974-5500 or email boxoffice@morainevalley.edu.
For news media inquiries, contact Maura Vizza, Moraine Valley communications specialist/sports information coordinator, at (708) 974-5742 or Vizzam@morainevalley.edu.
