Henry V

Performed at Gallaudet University's Elstad Auditorium
Oct 19th - Nov 11th, 2018

We Fools. We Happy Fools.

Following their success with Shakespeare past (A Commedia Romeo and Juliet, Hamlecchino, Titus Andronicus and The Merchant of Venice), Faction opens its 10th Anniversary Season with its first attack at one of the bard's "History" plays! Armed only with their masks, their wits, and the words, six actors will do battle with one of Shakespeare’s most theatrical plays. With a little Commedia magic, they’ll bring over 50 characters to life in a flurry of kings, clowns, battles, Frenchmen, and leafy green vegetables!

Written by: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Paul Reisman

Stage Manager: Rachael Sheffer
ASL Consultant: Dr. Lindsey D. Snyder
Performance Interpreter: Dr. Lindsey D. Snyder

Starring: Ben Lauer, Kiernan McGowan, Casey Johnson-Pasqua+, Hannah Sweet, Jesse Terrill, and Julie Weir

Lighting Design: Chris Curtis, Costume Design: Lynly Saunders, Properties Design: Vanessa Spring-Frank, Mask Design: Tara Cariaso & Aaron Cromie, Production Photos: C. Stanley Photography

+Gallaudet student intern

The Washington Post calls Henry V
"ebullient and ingenious"
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"a truly special and unique production"
raves MD Theatre Guide,
If someone thinks they wouldn’t enjoy a Shakespearean history,
take them to this. It is sure to change their mind.”
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DC Metro Theater Arts raves:
“Faction of Fools’ style and execution of the play...
invites the audience’s imagination in a particularly vivid and engaging way.”
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Washington City Paper says,
"The Fools are not replacing convention, but broadening our understanding of it.
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