Featuring Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Apprentice program for pre-professional actors
Creative Team
Stage Manager: Rachel Corning
Assistant Director: Anna Bortnick
Production Manager: Hannah Huling
Properties: Sophie Delaney
Costume Designer: Brooke Stanton
The battle for the crown continues as the Lancasters take power when King Henry VI marries the French princess; Margaret to the dismay of the Duke of Gloucester. As tensions rise between York and Lancaster it is unclear who has the right to the throne. With the Duke of York gaining support who will ultimately reach power and glory?
July 26, 7:00 PM
Babson College, Sorenson Center for the Arts
Wellesley
July 28, 2:00 PM
Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theater
Boston
July 29, 7:30 PM
Hyde Community Center*
Newton
August 1, 6:00 PM
Massachusetts Horticultural Society,
Wellesley
* This program is supported in part by a grant from the (Brookline Commission for the Arts/Newton Cultural Council), a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Think of Henry Vi, Part II as a prequel to Richard III! When you attend the performance, you’ll get insight into the events that lead up to Richard III, giving you a richer experience and understanding on the Common.

Duke of Buckingham
Played by Nolan Burke in Henry VI, Part II and Fred Sullivan, Jr, in Richard III
Allegiance to the House of Lancaster prior to the Edward IV reign.
Becomes a strong supporter of Richard III.

Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Played by Salvatore Costantino III in Henry VI, Part II and Faran Tahir in Richard III
A member of the York Family.
A strong supporter of his father; the Duke of York’s claim to the throne.
Though having a minor part in Henry VI, the Duke of York’s youngest son is the leading player in Richard III.

Edward
Played by Hayley Haggerty in Henry VI, Part II and Richard Noble in Richard III
A member of the York Family.
Stands by his father, the Duke of York and his claim to the crown.
Will go on to become King Edward IV in Richard III.

Queen Margaret
Played by Amber Walker in Henry VI, Part II and Bobbie Stenbach in Richard III
Originally the princess of Naples.
Margaret leads the House of Lancaster during her reign as Queen.
Stripped of all of her power following the death of her husband and son.