Portsmouth High 'Takes a Stab' at King Lear

Under the direction of Portsmouth High School Theater Director Don Cararra, students perform "Killing Bill," by Alan Hehnel, a 45 minute, one-act comedic adaptation of William Shakespeare's King Lear.

Complete with flying forks, giant pancakes, Japanese dubbing and slow-motion karaoke, the spoof illuminates main character Shelley Mackeral's "artistic" vision of the original production.

"This is the largest cast I have worked with'" said Cararra, who resigned his post as theater director earlier this year to take on his new "role" as first-time father.

Cararra couldn't think of a better show "to go out on," and will miss working with the students who he says, "are wonderful kids and great to work with."

"There are no egos here and everyone gives 110 percent," he said. "'Killing Bill' is a lot of fun," he continued, and the ensemble piece will "resonate with all types of audience members."

Showtimes are Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults.

All proceeds go to the drama club fund and are used to purchase rights to plays, set design and costuming.