King John

by William Shakespeare
‍‍adapted and directed by Rosa Joshi
‍‍produced in association with upstart crow collective‍
‍part of the Bingham Signature Shakespeare Series
November 8-19, 2023‍
‍in the Bingham Theater

Overview

Unfolding in a treacherous world ruled by self-interest, warmongering, and a lack of moral leadership, this fascinating political thriller follows a scheming monarch battling threats from abroad and within. This visually captivating interpretation from director Rosa Joshi and upstart crow collective—a company reimagining the classics with diverse casts of women and non-binary actors—has been called “a knockout” (Seattle Weekly) that evokes “with surprising clarity the misuses of power that plague us in the present” (The Portland Observer).Meet the Artists‍

Closed Caption Performances: Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.* Learn More.‍

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m.

Student & Educator Nights: Every Wednesday. Discounted tickets for students and educators are available for $15 plus fees.

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Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.
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Content Warning: Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and blood. This is a non-exhaustive list, as it can be challenging to recognize how elements will affect individuals. Please email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org if you need more information.

King John

King John

Unfolding in a treacherous world ruled by self-interest, warmongering, and a lack of moral leadership, this fascinating political thriller follows a scheming monarch battling threats from abroad and within. This visually captivating interpretation from director Rosa Joshi and upstart crow collective—a company reimagining the classics with diverse casts of women and non-binary actors—has been called “a knockout” (Seattle Weekly) that evokes “with surprising clarity the misuses of power that plague us in the present” (The Portland Observer).Meet the Artists‍

Closed Caption Performances: Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.* Learn More.‍

ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m.

Student & Educator Nights: Every Wednesday. Discounted tickets for students and educators are available for $15 plus fees.

by William Shakespeare
‍‍adapted and directed by Rosa Joshi
‍‍produced in association with upstart crow collective‍
‍part of the Bingham Signature Shakespeare Series
November 8-19, 2023‍
‍in the Bingham Theater

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Student & Educator Nights
Every Wednesday. Discounted tickets for students and educators are available for $15 plus fees.
ASL Interpreted Performance
Sunday, September 10 at 2 p.m.
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.
Age Recommendation
13+
Grade Recommendation
8th grade and above
Content Warning
Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and depictions of blood.

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