The theatre artist Daniel Deorksen discusses playing Richard III in the new Seven Tyrants Theatre production of King Richard and His Women, a new adaptation of the Shakespeare work Camyar Chai, who also directs the production, with Joseph Planta.

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

The latest production at Tyrant Studios above the legendary Penthouse Nightclub in Vancouver is King Richard and His Women. It’s an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III by Camyar Chai, who also directs the production. Beginning 11 April and running until 19 April 2019, the show features Leanne Brodie, Daniel Deorksen, Ghislaine Dote, Sandra Ferens, and Linda Quibell. Daniel Deorksen joins me now to talk about taking on the role of King Richard, the new perspective this adaptation brings about Richard III and the women around him, and more. We’ll also talk about the work Seven Tyrants continues to do. Daniel Deorksen is a Jessie Award winning composer and sound designer. He is a graduate of UBC, and has appeared in various stage, film and television productions including The Magicians, DC: Legends of Tomorrow, and Supernatural. His band is called Two Apple Tobacco. The website for tickets is at www.tickets.tyrantstudios.com. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Daniel Deorksen; Mr. Deorksen, good morning.

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