KING LEAR

by William Shakespeare
directed by Michael Socrates Moran

In the twilight of his rule, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love, Lear’s choices usher in a new reign of domination, cruelty, and collapse.

Stripped of title, authority, and comfort, Lear is left with nothing but his humanity.

Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy examines a man who mistakes his position for his identity, and finds himself in a new world — one in which kings are fools, fools are wise, and the exiled become one another’s unlikely saviors.

Written centuries ago, Shakespeare’s devastating examination of power asks whether freedom is possible in a world where control reigns — and why truth, care for the powerless, and dignity demand such risk.

PERFORMANCES

OCTOBER 9 – 18

Previews
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10

Opening
Sunday, October 11

Performances
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun through October 18

Run Time: TBC

PRIORITY TICKET
(Reserved seating)
$70

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
(Seating assigned upon arrival)
$40

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN TICKET
(Or any amount at the door — contact box office for availability)
$10 / $20

*Ticketing fee displayed at the ticket website
**Online ticket sales close 1 hour before each performance. Tickets may be purchased at the door — subject to availability.

Questions? Contact the Box Office at 510.646.1126 or boxoffice@oaklandtheaterproject.org