The WordPlayers and Pellissppi State Co-Produce Shakespeare’s KING LEAR.

Directed by Charles R. Miller.

Terry Weber in the title role.

The WordPlayers and Pellissippi State Theatre Dept. will present Shakespeare’s KING LEAR. The play, considered by many to be Shakespeare’s masterpiece, will be presented on the main campus of Pellissippi State Community College in the Clayton Performing Arts Center (CPAC), 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville.

Widely regarded as Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy and one of the masterpieces in the English language, KING LEAR explores domestic, political, and spiritual themes which transcend time and culture. The story of dysfunctional families dealing with aging parents and toxic sibling rivalry is as old as the Bible and as contemporary as some of our own stories. Political turmoil caused by poor leadership and callous ambition spans much of human history and holds its own in current events. To what extent supernatural powers shape the human condition is an ever-present question.  What does it take for us to finally see and acknowledge truth? Which way does madness lie? Which way redemption? There are lessons to be learned. May they not come too late.

The approximate length of the show is 2 hours and 45 minutes, including intermission, and is suitable for ages 13 and up.

KING LEAR is sponsored by a generous Arts Project Support Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Tickets range from $15 to $25 and reserved seats are available at wordplayers.org/buy-tickets/. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, please call The WordPlayers at 865.539.2490 or visit www.wordplayers.org.