Casting Set for Public Theater's Mobile Unit Henry V
(photo provided by The Public Theater)
Casting has been announced for the Public Theater's Mobile Unit production of Shakespeare's Henry V, directed by Robert O'Hara. The production will tour correctional facilities, homeless shelters, social service organizations, and other community venues March 29-April 21, with a free run at the Public April 23-May 13.
The complete cast of Henry V includes Michael Bradley Cohen (Canterbury, Dauphin), Leland Fowler (Scroop, William-Bates), Patrice Johnson (Montjoy, Messengers), Carolyn Kettig (Katharine, Cambridge), Ariel Shafir (Westmoreland, Constable), David Ryan Smith (Exeter, Governor), Joe Tapper (French King, French Queen), Zenzi Williams (Henry), and Kim Wong (Alice, Grey). The production has scenic and costume design by Clint Ramos and original music by Elisheba Ittoop.
All tour performances are free, and performances at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Brownsville Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, St. Paul’s Chapel, Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, and Faber Park Field House are also open to the general public via RSVP at publictheater.org.
To further the mission and reach of the Mobile Unit, tickets for each performance of the limited run at the Public Theater will be given to community organizations that are unable to host a visit from the tour.
