Photos from our production of Shakespeare's King Henry the Fifth
Produced May 2007
Performed at the Rock Island Masonic Lodge

Original review by Mike Schulz appeared in the River cities Reader on May 23rd, 2007.
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The Return of the King: "King Henry the Fifth," at the Rock Island Masonic Temple through May 26

With King Henry the Fifth, the overall effect of the Prenzie Players' Henriad trilogy can be demonstrated in about five minutes of stage time. Shakespeare's titular ruler, played by Jeff DeLeon, is invading the French province of Harfleur, and the scene begins with a literal explosion of sound - an edifice-shaking cannon boom, followed by the impassioned cries of the English and French soldiers engaging in battle. Over the next few minutes, the bellowing and booming hit greater and greater peaks of intensity, until finally Henry is standing at the gates of Harfleur, demanding that the governor surrender his township.

Original review by Ruby Nancy appeared in the Quad City Times, May 24th, 2007.
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Prenzie continues excellence with 'Henry the Fifth'

There are three basic challenges to writing the review for a show like “King Henry the Fifth,” the Prenzie Players show which opened last weekend.

For those who have not been following the progress of Prenzie’s “The Henriad” — a trio of Shakespeare plays that focus on war and English history — the three shows have been presented in one season, with continuous casting, and the results are absolutely remarkable. This last installment culminates a violent saga, featuring characters (and corpses of characters) from the two previous historical dramas as well as new ones.

The Henriad: King Henry the Fifth

Friday, May 18th 8pm: Post Show Discussion
Saturday, May 19th 8pm
Sunday, May 20th 8pm

Thursday, May 24th 8pm
Friday, May 25th 8pm
Saturday May 26th 8pm

Prenzie Players conclude their 2006-07 season with King Henry the Fifth, the final play in Shakespeare’s epic trilogy of power, love, and war, The Henriad--performed with a continuous cast for the first time in the area.

Magnificent and heroic, the conclusion, King Henry the Fifth, shows Hal, now King Henry the Fifth, undertaking what will be the greatest English military victory in history—the conquest of France. Filled with battles, glory, intrigue, and gorgeous language, the epic cycle concludes with the King’s attempt to woo his future wife, the beautiful Katherine of France. (article continues - please click 'read more'.)

The Henriad concludes with auditions for King Henry the Fifth by William Shakespeare co-directed by Cait Bodenbender and JC Luxton. The auditions will be held at the Masonic Temple 420 18th St. Rock Island, IL.

Saturday, March 10, 6pm-9pm
Sunday, March 11, 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, March 13, 6pm-9pm

The following six roles will be cast:
Duke of Exeter (probably male, but females will be considered)
Lewis the Dauphin/Governor of Harfleur (male)
Bishop of Ely/King Charles of France/English Soldier One (male)
Fluellen (probably male, but females will be considered)

Here are all the Prenzie-cut scripts from every show we've done.

Part three, King Henry the Fifth will audition the weekend after Henry IV closes, start staging rehearsals in early April, and perform as follows:

Friday, May 18th 8pm
Saturday, May 19th 8pm
Sunday, May 20th 8pm
Thursday, May 24th 8pm
Friday, May 25th 8pm
Saturday May 26th 8pm

Contact us if you're interested in auditioning or otherwise helping with this show.