{"id":3881,"date":"2020-10-13T14:49:11","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T14:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pashakespeare.org\/?page_id=3881"},"modified":"2020-10-13T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T15:15:08","slug":"king-henry-viii","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pashakespeare.org\/production-history\/king-henry-viii\/","title":{"rendered":"King Henry VIII"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/psf2.2ss.net\/images\/playtitle_king_henry_VIII.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/psf2.2ss.net\/images\/playtitle_king_henry_VIII.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>A vivid reflection of majesty and power<\/h2>\n<p>By\u00a0<strong>William Shakespeare<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>JULY 24 &#8211; AUGUST 4 | SCHUBERT THEATER<\/h3>\n<p>Notorious for his habit of wedding and beheading, Henry maneuvers through the political landscape of Renaissance England, hastening the rise and fall of cardinals and queens. Shakespeare&#8217;s extravaganza of the life of England&#8217;s most famous monarch mixes history, tragedy, and romance yielding great dramatic dimension and power.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: This production will be rehearsed akin to the way Shakespeare&#8217;s company would have. Actors arrive with their lines learned, rehearse on their own, wear what they can find and open in a matter of days. (PSF usually rehearses for nearly four weeks!) No director. No designers. Just great actors, a dynamic play, and pure adrenaline, spontaneity, and creativity. Recommended for ages 10+.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extras<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"extra\">\n<li><em>Prologues:<\/em>\u00a0join us for insights into the play in an informal setting. Free. Held in the theatre 45 minutes prior to curtain.<\/li>\n<li>Opening night, Thursday, July 25 &#8211; Join PSF staff and acting company for a friendly post-show champagne toast.<\/li>\n<li>Meet the actors for an informal talkback on Thursday, Aug. 1.<\/li>\n<li><em>Savoring Shakespeare.<\/em>\u00a0Delicious and themed to the play, with behind-the-scenes insights. August 3 &amp; 4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A vivid reflection of majesty and power By\u00a0William Shakespeare JULY 24 &#8211; AUGUST 4 | SCHUBERT THEATER Notorious for his habit of wedding and beheading, Henry maneuvers through the political landscape of Renaissance England, hastening the rise and fall of cardinals and queens. 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