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EXIT THE KING by Eugene Ionesco •
Translated by Neil Armfield & Geoffrey Rush
Classical Theatre Lab and the City of West Hollywood present the Neil Armfield and Geoffrey Rush translation of Eugene Ionesco’s “Exit the King,” an absurdist play about the inevitability of death. “Exit the King” tells the story of King Berenger the First, who was rumored to be more than 400 years old and at one time was able to command nature and force others to obey his will. He has just been told that he is dying and his kingdom is crumbling around him. In deep denial, he refuses to relinquish the throne. That we are all mortal, regardless of how much we deny it, is the foundation for this Ionesco classic. Directed by CTL member and Artistic Coordinator, Michael Matthys. Featuring Alexander Wells as the King; Ellyn Stern, Queen Marguerite; Gina Manziello, Queen Marie; Joe Hulser, The Doctor; Amy Handelman, Juliette; and Joseph Beck, The Guard. Creative staff for “Exit the King” includes: Susan Deeley Wells, set designer; Jeffrey Porter, lighting designer; Bill Froggatt, sound designer; Doug Spesert, costume designer; Michael Frank, stage manager; and Amy Clites, producer. |
DATES/TIMES
Fri. thru Sun. Feb. 25 – April 1 (no performance, March 18) at 7:30pm
LOCATION
Fiesta Hall
1200 N. Vista Street (in Plummer Park) West Hollywood, CA 90046.
FREE PARKING in the lot on the corner of Fountain Ave. and Vista St.
TICKETS
All seats $25, available by calling (323) 960-5691.
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Founded in Los Angeles in 1990, the Classical Theatre Lab is an ensemble of professional actors dedicated to exploration of the classics.
Meeting every Tuesday night, CTL members present individually chosen and rehearsed scenes and monologues from the greatest works of Western dramatic literature in a rehearsal-like environment.
