Cornbury: The Queen’s Governor

This is a one-night-only staged reading of a mad and stylish 1976 comedy by William M. Hoffman (As Is, Ghosts of Versailles) and Anthony Holland. It’s the story of Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon–Lord Cornbury, Royal Governor of NY and NJ, 1701-1708. He is widely acknowledged to have been horribly corrupt, almost certainly the worst colonial governor in history, and quite possibly a transvestite. It’s American history–with a twist! Pre-show reception begins at 7:30 with a performance at 8:00pm, plus a post-show discussion with playwright William M. Hoffman.