*Lakeland Theatre* Presents a Theatre Authority Inc./ Equity Showcase staged reading of William Shakespeare's *"King Lear"* *featuring* *Mitchell Fields* as Lear* Directed by Martin Friedman Sets and Lights Designed by Timothy Dorman Also Featuring: *Tom Fulton*, Marc Moritz*, Aimee Collier, Aaron Elersich*, Dan Hendrock*, Siobhan Carroll, Brian Bartels, Cody Swanson, Kennedi Hobbs, Ma'lon Smith, Damion Dyer, Abraham Adams and Amaya Kiyomi* **Denotes member of Actors Equity* *This is a staged reading of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR. Produced under the auspices of the Theatre Authority, Inc. and Actors Equity Association.* The King of England, Lear, in preparation for his old age, decides to divide his power and land between his daughters. The two eldest daughters lie and flatter him; his youngest tells him the truth which he ultimately rejects. Lear ultimately becomes destitute and insane, and these actions become the crux of political machinations. A gripping tale of power*, *greed and family loyalty. *Production Dates:* King Lear *will play for only TWO performances: Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 pm* *TICKETS:* $15 adults, $13 seniors and veterans and $7 students. Tickets are available at the box office or online at lakelandcc.edu/arts <http://lakelandcc.edu/arts> . *es directly support the Lakeland Civic Theatre program,*