KING JOHN
By William Shakespeare
Northwest Classical Theatre
PRODUCTION NOTES
In King John, there is a striking similarity between the 11th Century ruling family of Henry II and the contemporary dynasties of The Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Bush families. King John came from a family with a powerful father, a domineering mother and competitive sons determined to carry on the family power base. John is a shadow of the man his father was, his claim on the throne is doubtful at best, his relationship with God is troubled and spiteful, and he starts a war in order to keep his throne then makes backhanded deals that his enemy cannot refuse; he lies to everyone and is respected by no one. Sound familiar?
Ms. Huffman moved the action forward to the modern era of a media-fueled war. The action is played out on TV while leaders make covert deals behind the scenes, hold press conferences for peace and John plots murder in his bid for ultimate power. Winner of 2012 Drammy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dana Millican as Constance.
CAST
King John
Michael Fisher-Welsh
Eleanor
Vana O’Brien
Bastard
Tom Walton
Constance
Dana Millican
Dauphin
Butch Flowers
Blanche
Holly Wigmore
Prince Henry
Robert Falconbridge
Nathan Crosby
Lady Falconbridge
Susan Nellle
Essex
Ithica Tell
Chatillion
Matthew Pavik
Austria/Pembroke
Matt Dibiasio
King Phillip of France/Salisbury
Grant Byington
Arthur
Steven Rathje
Hubert
Grant Turner
Cardinal Pandulph
Anthony Green
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director
Elizabeth Huffman
Producer
Grant Turner
Set Design
Carl Hamilton
Sound Design
Sharath Patel
Lighting Design
Brian Guererro
Video Design
Mario Calcagno
Production Stage Manager Kristen Mun