The characters in Lear all have big egos and their public personae often mask what is going on with them internally – a trait shared by rockers almost by necessity. “I didn’t want the show to be perceived by the audience as being set in any particular time period. Pigg will bring a distinct sense to the show that mixes contemporary and classic natures. “Lear is a monster and I wanted the challenge of seeing if I can illuminate something in a performance context that will be of universal significance to an audience,” director Bert Pigg said in the show’s announcement. Lear is directed by Pigg and features Malcolm Stephenson in the title role. Started by Bert Pigg and Meagan Harris, per its About info on its press release and Facebook page, “Auriga Productions is a loose affiliation of like-minded theatre practitioners dedicated to producing works of quality, resonance, and timelessness.” The outdoor production will run for a total of eight performances. The company, which was founded this year, will present King Lear which opens Friday. ![]() ![]() The North Texas theater landscape expands this week as Auriga Productions makes its debut. Stage Notes is a weekly aggregate post about theater, classical music and stage news, events, reviews and other pertinent information. Auriga Productions’ ‘King Lear.’ (Courtesy photo)
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