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Under the direction of Kenneth P. Herrera ’03, Richard III presents a world of treachery and deceit within Aztec times, a classic tragedy to the beat of tribal drums. To some, the colorful costumes on stage might seem cartoonish, and to others, they may suggest the universality of Richard, but one thing is for certain: Shakespeare has never looked this good...
...Aztec temple, bongo drum and headdresses made of pheasant feathers do not immediately bring Shakespeare to mind. But in Richard III, which opens on the Loeb Mainstage this weekend under the direction of Kenneth P. Herrera ’03, the Aztec empire will serve as the backdrop to the Elizabethan historical tragedy...
...Like the Aztec empire, King Richard III’s reign comes to an unexpected and startling end while at the peak of power. Richard’s demise is plotted by Richmond, a character who is barely even mentioned in earlier acts. Richard then becomes a virtual Montezuma, with his slayer represented in European garb...
Herrera says he has an abiding personal interest in Aztec culture. His parents were part of a Mexican folkloric dance group for 25 years. He says he’s been fascinated by the bright colors and vibrance of the society since first seeing an Aztec exhibit at a museum in middle school. Herrera said he aimed to capture the Aztec aesthetic because of the “amazing imagery we no longer have in this world” and use the text and the setting in a “symbolic relationship...
RICHARD III. This production sets Shakespeare’s classic drama of English royalty in the Aztec Empire, at the brink of its fall. Set against the backdrop of Diego Rivera murals, live music and dance, the play follows the rise and fall of Richard as he manipulates superstition to gain power in a deeply religious society. This original interpretation promises to make the old play new again. Friday, April 24 through Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets available for $12/$8 at the Loeb Box Office (617) 547-8300. Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street...