New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 9 | Page 77

On Stage: Theatre Richard III The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ - 3 Vreeland Road, Florham Park Since the recent discovery of the remains of the real Richard III, both the real life monarch and Shakespeare’s monstrous version of him have been much talked about — his arch-villain of all villains — the intense, discontented, crippled, larger than life “protagonist,” Richard, Duke of Gloucester dominates this seething history from start to finish. NJ STAGE 2016 - ISSUE 9 Paul Mullins who played the title role ten years ago, directs. This production will be running in conjunction with the First Folio exhibit in on Drew University in October. Directed by Paul Mullins, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents Richard III from October 5 through November 6. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 77