About performance
Experience a gripping tale of ambition, manipulation, and ruthless power. Set in the aftermath of a long civil war, the play follows Richard, a cunning and charismatic villain, who unexpectedly schemes a path to the throne – leaving behind a trail of betrayal and bloodshed. With sharp wit and chilling determination, Richard stops at nothing to achieve ultimate power, even as the consequences close in. A thrilling drama, Richard III is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic explorations of corruption, control, and the obsessive pursuit of power.
TRAILER, GALLERY & VIDEO
Richard III Production Photos
Photo: Ann Noble in Richard III by Daniel Reichert.
Sponsors
Producing Sponsors:
James and Trevessa Terrile
Sponsor:
Carole Fritz
Student Matinee Sponsors:
The Helen & Will Webster Foundation
Student Matinee Sponsors:
Jerry & Terri Kohl
Post Show Conversation Sponsor:
Jane Schlegel
Additional Information
Special Performances
Opening Night
Join us for a free post-show cast party after the 7:30 pm performance.
February 14, 2026
Pay What You Choose
Pay What You Choose tickets will be available to purchase online for as low as $10 starting at 12 pm on the Monday before the performance with the choice to pay $10 or $20 (excluding handling fee). Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office after 2 pm day of the performance. Suggested price of $10.
February 11, 2026 – 7:30 pm
February 12, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Post-Show Conversations
After select Friday 7:30 pm and Sunday 2 pm performances, join us after the show for a conversation with the actors.
February 20, 2026
February 22, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 6, 2026
INsider Discussion
Join us at 12:30 pm prior to the February 15 matinee for a FREE INsiders Discussion!
February 15, 2026
Teen Night
A special night for patrons ages 13 – 19. Come hang out with the ANW Teen Leadership Council the hour before the 7:30 pm show for special events and free snacks!
Saturday, February 21
GalaPro Closed Captioning
Join us for select performances, where we’re excited to offer GalaPro closed captioning, courtesy of the Perenchio Foundation, enhancing accessibility for all our patrons.
March 7, 2026 – 2 pm
March 8, 2026 – 2 pm
artists + cast
The Artists
Author:Â William Shakespeare
Artistic Director:Â Julia Rodriguez-Elliott
Artistic Director:Â Geoff Elliott
Director:Â Guillermo Cienfuegos
Asst. Director:Â Natalie Martin
Stage Manager:Â Sami Hansen*
Asst. Stage Manager:Â Hope Matthews*
Scenic Designer: Angela Balogh Calinâ€
Costume Designer:Â Christine Cover Ferro
Assistant Costume Designer:Â Jocelyn Tamayo
Wig Designer & Make-up: Tony Valdés
Lighting Designer:Â Ken Booth
Sound Designer: Chris Moscatielloâ€
Sound Apprentice:Â Athena Saxon
Projections Designer: Nick Santiagoâ€
Fight Choreographer:Â Jonathan Rider
Dramaturg/Shakespeare Consultant:Â Miranda Johnson-Haddad
Dialect Coach:Â Andrea Odinov
Interim Managing Director/
General Manager:Â Conner Criswell
Production Manager:Â Juli Figueroa-Castro
Casting Director/Artist Relations:
Alison Rodriguez
Properties Designer/Technical Coordinator:Â Stephen Taylor
Costume Shop Manager:Â Courtney Park
Costume Shop Assistant:Â Erin McComb
Master Electrician:Â Georgia Shupper
Light Board Operator:Â Gianmarco Cardenas
Audio Engineer (A1):Â Chloe Pate
Backstage Audio Assistant (A2):Â Edward Franklin III
Substitute Backstage Audio Assistant (A2):Â Mariah Salem
The Cast
Richard:Â Ann Noble*
Lady Anne:Â Erika Soto*
Queen Margaret:Â Trisha Miller*
Duchess of York:Â Veralyn Jones*
Lord Hastings:Â Samuel Garnett
Rivers/Murderer 1:Â Alex Neher
Earl of Richmond/Murderer 2:
Wes Guimarães*
Queen Elizabeth:Â Lesley Fera*
Duke of Buckingham:Â Lynn Robert Berg*
King Edward IV:Â Neill Fleming*
Duke of Clarence:Â Randolph Thompson
Stanley:Â Tony Pasqualini*
Young York:Â Brendan Burgos
Prince Edward:Â Micah Lanfer
Ensemble:Â Sean Umeda
Ensemble:Â Vic Crusaos
Ensemble:Â Dominick Jaramillo
Clarence U/S:Â Christopher Watson*
Hastings U/S:Â Sam Cass*
King Edward/Stanley U/S:Â Kelcey Watson*
Duchess U/S:Â Jan Wikstrom*
Margaret U/S:Â Tracey R. Silver*
Buckingham U/S:Â Greg Derelian*
Richard U/S:Â Mark McClain Wilson*
Murderers 1 & 2 U/S:Â James Morris
Elizabeth & Anne U/S:Â Ashley Romans*
§ The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
†Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829 of the IATSE
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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