Henry IV by William Shakespeare directed by Celena Sky April

February 27-March 1, 7:30 pm
March 2, 2 pm

Henry IV, Part I, arguably Shakespeare's most sophisticated history play, introduces one of his greatest characters, Sir John Falstaff, the dissollute, witty and calculating mentor to young Prince Hal. Henry IV is the story of a boy becoming a man, and that man becoming a king, the heroic Henry V. This unique adaptation by Dakin Matthews combines Henry IV Part 1 and Part 2 into one evening of theatre; it won the 2004 Drama Desk Award for Adaptation and the 2004 Tony Award for Best Revival Production at Lincoln Center.

This production will be a staged reading, presented without set or costumes.  It features professor Thomas Luddy as Falstaff and Salem State alum Marc St. Pierre as Henry IV. This pared down reading uniquely engages the audience by immersing them in the immediacy of the text and the actor's performances, allowing each person's imagination to take creative flight. Come and help us create Henry IV.

On Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 pm speech communication will host a pre-show conversation: Rogues and Royals: Leadership in Henry IV with Salem State faculty and the show's director.

Tickets available at: www.salemstatetickets.com or by phone: 978.542.6365