The African Company Presents Richard III

by Carlyle Brown
Directed by Chuck Mike
“Chuck Mike directs a pacey, energetic production for Collective Artistes which wholeheartedly embraces the play’s riotously funny moments as well as giving appropriate dignity to its more serious ones.” – What's On Stage (London)

Alice Jepson Theatre

“Them steal away ya past and cut ya from ya future. Make ya blood into a purse to fill with gold and silver. But it's too dear."

1821, New York. While slavery still ravages a divided nation, Billy Brown's African Company has mounted a financial and critical success with its all-black production of Shakespeare's Richard III. But the all-white Park Theatre next door is mounting its own production and they will stop at nothing to subdue their increasingly popular competition. Based on the little known true history of America's first black theatre company, Carlyle Brown eloquently tells the story of a small group of actors prepared to stand up and take center stage whatever the cost.

After a staged reading at the Modlin Center in Spring 2009, followed by a UK tour, the University of Richmond Department of Theater and Dance and the University Players are proud to present this production in collaboration with the African American Repertory Theatre and Collective Artistes (UK).

Ticket Prices
Adult: $15
Senior (65+)/Student: $12
UR Employee/Alumni: $12
Child (0-12): $6
UR Student: $10

This event goes on sale to the public on October 7, 2009. The Subscriber Priority Period begins on September 23, 2009.

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