This is a repeating eventNovember 22, 2026 3:00 pm
Lear: A Staged Reading
2026sat21nov7:30 pmLear: A Staged ReadingPresented by Austin Shakespeare
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Event Details
Explore a new look at Shakespeare’s masterpiece: Lear with a Queen and her daughters in a professional, imaginative staged reading with scenic projections, music and some of the best actors
Event Details
Explore a new look at Shakespeare’s masterpiece: Lear with a Queen and her daughters in a professional, imaginative staged reading with scenic projections, music and some of the best actors in Austin. It’s an accessible approach to the story of an aging monarch dividing her kingdom among her children with surprising results.
Renowned actress Franchelle S. Dorn plays Lear, with Marc Pouhé as the Fool and Helen Merino as Cordelia. Dorn’s real-life daughters, Amani and Mary Dorn, play her children Goneril and Regan. Modern costumes have medieval touches by Aaron Kubacak. Lights by Patrick W. Anthony; Projections by Lowell Bartholomee. Directed by Artistic Director, Ann Ciccolella.
This is a venue rental event presented by an independent organization separate from the Long Center. Any views or opinions expressed in this event or by the event organizers do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or values of the Long Center.
The Long Center is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment and will not tolerate demeaning, harassing, or discriminatory conduct from, or directed toward, patrons, artists, rental clients, staff, or volunteers.
What To Expect
- This is an indoor event.
- All patrons, regardless of age, require a ticket to attend the performance.
- Prohibited items include but are not limited to: Outside food or drinks, weapons of any kind including pocket knives, Professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses), Video cameras, illegal or illicit items of any kind, tents, vending of any kind and soliciting of any kind.
- Animals and pets are not permitted except for properly identified service animals.
- Ticket prices for this event are inclusive of fees – what you see is what you will pay. Please read our FAQ for more information.
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