Centenary Theatre Program presents Shakespeare’s King Lear February 22-25
SHREVEPORT, LA — The Centenary Theatre Program (CTP) is bringing Shakespeare’s classic King Lear to the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse stage next week. King Lear opens on Thursday, February 22, with an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Additional evening performances follow on February 23 and 24, and the run concludes with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, February 25. Tickets are available at centenary.edu/mlptickets.
King Lear, regarded as one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, is a tragedy based on the mythological Leir of Britain and the misfortunes that befall him as he divides his power and land between two of his daughters in preparation for his old age. CTP’s production is directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Logan Sledge and features Professor of Theatre Don Hooper in the title role.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and military personnel, $10 for students with ID, and free for Centenary students, faculty, and staff. Visit centenary.edu/mlptickets to purchase tickets.