Foucheux, Twyford, et al. Set for Folger 2008-2009 Season

The Folger Theater has announced partial casting and creative team information for its 2008-2009 season, according to a report in The Washington Post.

The season will begin with Henry IV, Part 1 (October 8-November 16), which will star Rick Foucheux as Falstaff. Paul Barnes will direct, with Tony Cisek as set designer.

Next up will be The Winter’s Tale (January 28-March 8), to be directed by Blake Robison. Andrew Long will play King Leontes, and Connan Morrissey will portray Queen Hermione.

The season will conclude with Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia (May 6-June 14), to be directed by Aaron Posner. In it, Holly Twyford will play a literary scholar.