King Lear - Episode 8 - We Must Adapt To These Hard Times
Lear and Cordelia are reunited, Albany challenges Edmund’s authority and Edgar prepares to face his brother at last.
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Show Notes
Kent reunites with Cordelia at the Highland Hospital in Oakland, where with a doctor they witness King Lear’s awakening and recognition of his youngest daughter. Meanwhile, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, Regan confesses to Edmund that she fears he is not loyal only to her, but also to her sister. Edmund tries to reassure her, but he is interrupted by Goneril and Albany, who arrive to negotiate on how to proceed with their battle plans. Once Goneril, Regan and Edmund are gone, Edgar slips in, disguised, and delivers a message to Albany to summon him upon their victory. Elsewhere, Edmund takes a moment to contemplate his future, vowing to win the battle and dispense with Albany when the time comes. Later, on Market Street in The Warfield, Edgar finds a place for Gloucester to take refuge as the battle rages. Once he learns that Lear’s forces have been defeated, he encourages his father not to lose hope and together, they flee to another refuge. In the Fillmore Auditorium in The Cow Palace, Edmund savors his victory as Lear and Cordelia comfort each other in shackles. Edmund sends them to prison and instructs an army captain to follow his command concerning their fate. Albany arrives to challenge Edmund’s authority in dealing with the prisoners, leading to an argument between Edmund, Albany, Goneril, and Regan, who becomes increasingly unwell as the scene progresses. The fight culminates in Albany accusing Edmund and Goneril of treason, vowing to present his proof when the trumpets sound. Edmund accepts the challenge and dares his accuser to approach.
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The Cast is as follows:
KEITH DAVID as King Lear
GINA DANIELS as Goneril
AMY KIM WASCHKE as Regan
FRANCESCA FERNANDEZ McKENZIE as Cordelia
CHRISTIANA CLARK as the Earl of Kent
ALDO BILLINGSLEA as The Fool
BERNARD WHITE as the Earl of Gloucester
TRAMELL TILLMAN as Edmund
DANIEL JOSE MOLINA as Edgar and the Duke of Burgundy
LANCE GARDNER as Oswald and The King of France
J.D. MOLLISON as the Duke of Albany and the Doctor
REX YOUNG as the Duke of Cornwall
Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA, and ADA KARAMANYAN
Voice and Text Coach: REBECCA CLARK CAREY
Episode scripts were adapted and produced by CATHERINE EATON
Original Music, Sound Design, and Sound Mix by LINDSAY JONES
Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI
Additional Engineering by DANIEL BEN-SHIMON
Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH
Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio
Line Producer: JORDAN MOORE
Managing Producer: ROBERT CAPPADONA
Senior Producer: MIRIAM LAUBE
Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND
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