'King Lear' offers perils of retirement

Crowning the Shakespeare NW’s “The Summer of Blood!: Madness and a thousand terrible things” is “King Lear” considered by many Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Director Trey Hatch sets his production in the Roaring Twenties. The 17th century was another time of excess and uncaring cruelty, of living for the moment. The Roaring Twenties were the false ‘20s, a time of greedy accumulation. Congratulations to Hatch, Costume Designer Elizabeth Lundquist and Costumer Miriam Smith, who dressed the cast in stylish period long dresses and tuxedoes, befitting royalty. Only long cigarette holders are miss...