A condensed all-female production of Shakespeare’s King Lear reimagines the Bard’s darkest masterpiece as a compelling exploration of maternal authority and sisterhood in Queen Lear. Mounted by Cottage Industry, a women-only performance and production troupe based in Charlottesville, the one-hour play places veteran actress Kate Bennis in the titular role under the direction of local theater fixture Miller Susen. Featuring original poetic language, six actors playing multiple characters, and original music, this site-specific show is part of a performance series taking place at venues throughout the region.
Through November 14. $20, 7pm. Thistlerock Mead Company, 3075 Gables Run Rd. queenlear.org
