Synopsis

After an insult from the French Dauphin, King Henry V of England invades France to claim the throne he believes should be his. Henry stops an assassination plot, gives powerful speeches, and wins battles against the odds. In the end, he woos and marries the Princess of France, linking the two nations.

A Note From The Director

“In a world where ‘natural’ disasters reshape our landscapes and our collective lives (floods, wildfires, hurricanes and pandemics), an ill-prepared king – lead by opportunistic flatterers with their own agenda - emerges from a landscape ablaze with destruction.

This electrifying, immersive production of Henry V will transform Shakespeare’s timeless epic into a searing meditation on leadership and morality. Set against a backdrop of smoldering rubble and a burning, ruined world—assembled from the detritus of devastation—this production reclaims the stage with only five dynamic actors who double as the Chorus, inviting audiences to participate in a dialogue about power, ethics, conquest, justice and, and renewal.

The production strips away ornate sets and elaborate costumes in favor of raw theatricality. Every prop and costume piece is scavenged from the aftermath of the most recent calamity, symbolizing both the collapse of old orders and the urgent call to rebuild not only our homes but our collective conscience. Who we choose to lead us – and why our leaders seek power themselves – have a huge impact on every individual within the state.” - Kevin Hammond, Henry V Director.

Cast

Jennifer Le Blanc*.........................................................Henry V
*Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

Georgia Ball............................…………………….…..Katharine, Constable of France, Michael Williams, Montjoy, Nell, Sir Thomas Erpingham, Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Governor of Harfleur.

William J. Brown III....………………….....Pistol, Duke of Exeter, Duke of Orleans, John Bates, Captain MacMorris.

Annamarie MacLeod...........................……...........Captain Fluellen, Alice, Louis the Dauphin, Corporal Nym, Bishop of Ely, Lord Scroop, Boy.

Evan Winet.......................……...............Archbishop of Canterbury, King of France - Charles the VI, Captain Gower, Bardolph, Lord Rambures, French Soldier.

Production Team

Director: Kevin Hammond
Stage & Production Manager: Kelly Weber Barraza
Sound Designer: Beatrice Page
Lighting Designer: Adrian Gilstrap
Costume Designer: Greet Jaspaert
Set Design: Louis Stone-Collonge

Runtime

Approx. 2 hours.

Reviews & Press

"a bare-bones production of Henry V that is grand in scope and effect… Even as Le Blanc's stellar performance is alone worth the price of the evening's ticket, the other four cast members are equally impressive... The seamless switching of so many roles... is accomplished with full aplomb..." - Eddie Reynolds, Theatre Eddys (SFBATCC). Read the full review!>>

"Totally fabulous... an amazing impactful production." - Marty S., Pear Patron.

"What a versatile cast! I’ve seen many Henrys but this is my favorite. Thanks so much for a great production!" - Ken & Kate P., Pear Patrons.

"Henry V opened last night to an astounded audience… proving that big, bold, brave storytelling can happen in small, intimate settings." - Pear Patron.