January 13, 2019 – February 9, 2019
Two stars keep not their motion in one sphere.
In this thrilling and poignant coming-of-age story, Shakespeare gives us the whole world: the fabulous fat knight, the troubled king, the hot-blooded warrior, the prodigal prince, and the crew of big-hearted Eastcheap rabble-rousers. Henry IV, Part 1 is Shakespeare’s masterful exploration of family and friends; honor and happiness; and those moments when we are forced to choose between the thing we desire and the thing we know we must do.
Special Events
Dr. Ralph Lecture | February 15, 5:00 pm
Post Show Talkbacks | February 28, March 21, April 4
Cast
David Anthony Lewis *
King Henry IV
David Anthony Lewis is an accomplished Actor with over 70 professional theatre credits A Christmas Carol 2024 is his 36th production with ASC.
Brandon Carter *
Prince Hal
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
Abbi Hawk *
Prince John
This Season: Alice Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Lady Percy, Prince John in Henry IV, Part 1; Courtney Ash in Anne Page Hates Fun…
Rick Blunt
Earl of Westmoreland
THIS SEASON: Host, Mistress Quickly in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Earl of Westmoreland, Mistress Quickly in Henry IV, Part 1…
Shunté Lofton
Sir Walter Blunt
THIS SEASON: Anne Page, John Rugby in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Sir Walter Blunt, Lady Mortimer, Francis in Henry IV, Part 1; Aaliyah Essam in…
Chris Johnston
Earl of Worcester
Chris Johnston has over 20 years of theatre experience and more than 120 productions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Calder Shilling
Earl of Northumberland
THIS SEASON: Bardolph, Doctor Caius in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Northumberland, Bardolph, Glendower, Sir Michael in Henry IV, Part 1…
K.P. Powell *
Henry Percy (Hotspur)
K.P. Powell is an actor and director with the American Shakespeare Center, known for his dynamic performances and bold storytelling on stage and off.
Abbi Hawk *
Lady Percy
This Season: Alice Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Lady Percy, Prince John in Henry IV, Part 1; Courtney Ash in Anne Page Hates Fun…
Calder Shilling
Owen Glendower
THIS SEASON: Bardolph, Doctor Caius in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Northumberland, Bardolph, Glendower, Sir Michael in Henry IV, Part 1…
Katie Little
Edmund Mortimer
THIS SEASON: Simple, Nym, Robert, Fairy, Understudy in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Poins, Mortimer, Messenger, Archbishop, Understudy…
Shunté Lofton
Lady Mortimer
THIS SEASON: Anne Page, John Rugby in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Sir Walter Blunt, Lady Mortimer, Francis in Henry IV, Part 1; Aaliyah Essam in…
Benjamin Reed *
Earl of Douglas
Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.
Katie Little
Archbishop of York
THIS SEASON: Simple, Nym, Robert, Fairy, Understudy in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Poins, Mortimer, Messenger, Archbishop, Understudy…
Calder Shilling
Sir Michael
THIS SEASON: Bardolph, Doctor Caius in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Northumberland, Bardolph, Glendower, Sir Michael in Henry IV, Part 1…
Meg Rodgers *
Sir Richard Vernon
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
John Harrell
Sir John Falstaff
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: 27 seasons and over 200 roles including Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2; Brutus in Julius Caesar; Iago in Othello; Guildenstern in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern …
Rick Blunt
Mistress Quickly
THIS SEASON: Host, Mistress Quickly in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Earl of Westmoreland, Mistress Quickly in Henry IV, Part 1…
Katie Little
Poins
THIS SEASON: Simple, Nym, Robert, Fairy, Understudy in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Poins, Mortimer, Messenger, Archbishop, Understudy…
Benjamin Reed *
Gadshill
Benjamin has been a resident company member with the American Shakespeare Center since 2014.
Meg Rodgers *
Peto
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
Calder Shilling
Bardolph
THIS SEASON: Bardolph, Doctor Caius in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Northumberland, Bardolph, Glendower, Sir Michael in Henry IV, Part 1…
Shunté Lofton
Francis
THIS SEASON: Anne Page, John Rugby in The Merry Wives of Windsor; Sir Walter Blunt, Lady Mortimer, Francis in Henry IV, Part 1; Aaliyah Essam in…
Alexandra Stroud
Understudy
THIS SEASON: Ensemble, Understudy in Julius Caesar; Diomedes, Thidius, Understudy in Antony and Cleopatra; Ensemble, Understudy in Caesar & Cleopatra
Artistic Team
Anne G. Morgan
Dramaturg
THIS SEASON: Dramaturg for Thrive, Or What You Will
Adrienne Johnson Butler *
Assistant Stage Manager
Adrienne was the ASC’s Interim Production Manager.
John Harrell
Actor-Manager (Text)
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: 27 seasons and over 200 roles including Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2; Brutus in Julius Caesar; Iago in Othello; Guildenstern in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern …
Chris Johnston
Actor-Manager (Music)
Chris Johnston has over 20 years of theatre experience and more than 120 productions at the American Shakespeare Center.
Lauren Ballard
Properties Master/Choreographer
Lauren has been an actor at the American Shakespeare Center in 32 productions and is currently the Properties Master and Choreographer for the Summer/Fall Season. She has a BA from …
Hope Maddox
Costume Shop Manager
THIS SEASON: Costume Designer for A Christmas Carol