Featuring Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Apprentice program for pre-professional actors
Creative Team
Stage Manager: Geena M. Forristall
Assistant Director: Aliza Kenney
Production Manager: Hannah Huling
Properties: Sophie Delaney
Costume Designer: Brooke Stanton
Attempts at peace between House York and House Lancaster cannot last. As violence on the battlefield continues, political intrigue rises as well. The new Yorkist King Edward’s controversial marriage could permanently divide the family and Richard, the Duke of Gloucester realizes his own ambitions for the English crown.
You can read about Courtney Langlais’s (Gabriel/Rutland) experience as a CSC Apprentice on her blog: https://courtsterr90.wixsite.com/actingapprentice
July 27, 7:00 PM
Babson College,Sorenson Center for the Arts
Wellesley
July 29, 2:00 PM
Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theater
Boston
August 2, 6:30 PM
Brookline Public Library*
Brookline
August 5, 7:30 PM
Hyde Community Center*
Newton
* 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.
HENRY VI, PART III CHARACTERS IN RICHARD III
Think of Henry Vi, Part III 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.

Richard
Played by Scott Mathews in Henry VI, Part II and Faran Tahir in Richard III
Kills Henry VI in attempt to bring the York Family back into power.
Despite his own ambition for the crown he supports his brother Edward in become king only to maintain York power.

Edward
Played by Michael Joseph Greene in Henry VI, Part II and Richard Noble in Richard III
Is insulted by young Prince Edward but with the help of Clarence and Richard murders the prince.
Marries Elizabeth against the wishes of the York Family.
Upon the death of his father, the Duke of York, Edward retains claim to the crown.

Margaret
Played by Alexandra Lin Holden in Henry VI, Part II and Bobbie Steinbach in Richard III
Aids in the death of Richard, Duke of York.
Leads an army against the Yorks in an attempt to bring her son and maintain House of Lancaster power.
Is exiled to France following her husband and son’s death.

Clarence
Played by Bailey Story in Henry VI, Part II and Remo Airaldi in Richard III
The anger of Edward and Elizabeth’s marriage causes him to join forces with the House of Lancaster.
Alongside his brothers Edward and Richard, he kills young Prince Edward.
By the end of the play is welcomed back into the York Family.