A nation fractured. A crown up for grabs. A man willing to destroy everything in his path to claim it. In Shakespeare’s searing portrait of political ambition, Richard III chronicles the chilling rise and brutal fall of one of history’s most infamous villains. With charisma, cunning, and a gift for manipulation, Richard twists loyalty into betrayal and peace into war—dragging the country into chaos as he ascends the throne.​

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Artistic Director, Blake Ellis, has crafted a bold new adaptation of the text—one that strips the play to its leanest, most explosive form. The result is a relentless, high-velocity plunge into Richard’s twisted ascent, where every moment crackles with tension and momentum. At the helm is Brad Myers, an award-winning director and nationally recognized theatre educator whose work brings both precision and fire to the stage. Together, their vision reshapes this classic into something urgent, intimate, and undeniably alive.

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​With a powerhouse cast of union professionals and standout local talent, this Richard III moves with purpose and bite. It’s fast, focused, and unrelenting—driven by the language, the performances, and the sheer momentum of the story.  This is Richard III with the brakes off.