Rubber City Shakespeare Company announces their upcoming summer repertory season: William Shakespeare’s *Richard III* directed by Dane CT Leasure *Performing* June 26th - July 18th *Cast List:* Richard III - Chris Bizub Buckingham - Scott Crim Clarence/Margaret/Oxford - Leah Kraynak Hastings/Scrivener/Lord/Norfolk - Matthew Wilks Edward/2nd Murder/Lord Mayor/Stanley/Tyrrel/Sheriff/Blunt - Ron Young Brackenbury/Richmond/Archbishop - Seth Mendel Queen Elizabeth/Herbert - Elizabeth Allard Catesby - Joesph Soriano Rivers/ArchBishop/Christopher - Kerstin Vaughn Lady Anne/1st Murder/Ratcliffe - Cait McNeal Duchess of York - Michele McNeal Daughter of Clarence/Prince Edward/Princess Elizabeth - Catie Hewitt Son of Clarence/York/Page - Elise Clawson In *Richard III*, a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster has ended and England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne—and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king. and... William Shakespeare's *As You Like It* directed by Chris Bizub. *Performing* July 2nd-July 19th *Cast List: *Rosalind - Elizabeth Allard Orlando - Seth Mendel Celia - Sarah Price Touchstone - Matthew Wilks Jaques - Travis Williams Oliver - Ron Young Duke Frederick/Duke Senior - Scott Crim Adam/Corin - Michele McNeal Audrey/Lord - Cait McNeal Phebe - Catie Hewitt La Beau/Lord/Amiens/Sir Martext - Joesph Soriano Silivus/Lord/Dennis - Kerstin Vaughn Charles/Lord/Jacques De Boys - James Edmister Set in the 1960s during Woodstock, *As You Like It* follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually love, in the Forest of Arden. *These productions will be performing in repertory: * *June 26 - July 19* We begin the run of these productions with Pay-As-You-Like-It preview performances of *Richard III *on June 26, and *As You Like It *on July 2. This is a free performance, no reservations needed, with donations accepted at the door. Opening night for *Richard III* is on June 27, and *As You Like It *on July 3. The productions run in repertory Thursday through Sunday through July 19. All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and students (14+), and $10 for youth (7-13). Order tickets online at: www.rubbercityshakes.com*/tickets* or over the phone at 234-252-0272. Tickets are available one hour before show time at the door. All performances will be located in the Summit Artspace located at: 140 East Market Street Akron, Ohio 44308. For more information about Rubber City Shakespeare Company, please visit our website at http://www.rubbercityshakes.com, Friend us on Facebook, or follow us on twitter.