King John
JUL 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, & 26
Klein Theatre
The Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy is a Master of Fine Arts program that trains actors to work with classical language and embody mythic storytelling. This is classical work in its purest form: energetic and lean, with a focus on actors, language, and story.
After completing a one-year intensive program of coursework spanning classical text study, stage combat, and more, the Class of 2025 performs two plays in repertory as the culmination of their training: The Taming of the Shrew, Or, Petruchio is Kated and King John.
Tickets are $20 for the general public.
King John
Directed by Aaron Posner
By William Shakespeare
Power is a tenuous thing in King John, Shakespeare’s fierce, fast-moving tale of political gamesmanship, shifting loyalties, and fragile legitimacy. As England’s rivals jostle for the crown, John claws to keep control—facing off against rebellious nobles, a bold French king, and even his own nephew’s claim. Deals are struck, oaths are broken, and war looms large, but in the end, it’s not just armies or titles that decide who holds power—it’s who survives the fallout. A rarely staged gem packed with powerful language and sky-high stakes.
Performance Dates
JUL 17 at 7:30pm
JUL 19 at 7:30pm
JUL 20 at 2pm
JUL 23 at 7:30pm
JUL 25 at 7:30pm
JUL 26 at 7:30pm
Tickets and Schedule
Cast
Widow/Friend (SHREW) | Blanche/Messenger (JOHN)
Vincentia (SHREW) | Earl of Salisbury/Executioner (JOHN)
Petruchio (SHREW) | Lord Bigot (JOHN)
Baptista Minola (SHREW) | Queen Eleanor (JOHN)
Bianca (SHREW) | Louis the Dauphin (JOHN)
Katherina (SHREW) | Soldier/Cardinal Pandulph (JOHN)
Grumia (SHREW) | Citizen of Angiers/Earl of Pembroke (JOHN)
Pedant/Merchant (SHREW) | Duke of Austria/Peter (JOHN)
Gremio (SHREW) | King John (JOHN)
Trania (SHREW) | Hubert (JOHN)
Haberdasher (SHREW) | Constance (JOHN)
Tailor (SHREW) | King Philip II of France (JOHN)
Biondella (SHREW) | Arthur (JOHN)
Curtis (SHREW) | Bastard (JOHN)
Hortensio (SHREW) | Robert/Executioner/Henry (JOHN)
Lucentia (SHREW) | Chattilion/Count Melun (JOHN)
Artistic Team
Director: Aaron Posner
Assistant Director: Renea S. Brown
STC Academy Director/Producer: Alec Wild
Production Manager/STC Academy Coordinator: Maddie Caldis
Text and Vocal Coach: Lisa Beley
Fight Director: Robb Hunter
Intimacy Coordinator: Sierra Young
Choreographer: Nikki Miraz
Lighting Designer: Minjoo Kim
Sound Designer: Matt Nielson
Costume Designer: Becca Janey
Costume Assistant: Theodore Hill
Stage Manager: Regina Vitale
Assistant Stage Manager: Isabella Tapia
Stage Manager Cover: Sarah Schlehlein