Wed - Apr 15, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Preview Performance | YP Preview Night
Thu - Apr 16, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Preview Performance
Fri - Apr 17, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Opening Night | Audio Description Service Available
Sat - Apr 18, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Thu - Apr 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Fri - Apr 24, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Sat - Apr 25, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Sun - Apr 26, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Post-Show Q&A with Cast
Thu - Apr 30, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Fri - May 1, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Sat - May 2, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Sign Language Interpreted
Sun - May 3, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Post-Show Q&A with Cast
Pericles By: William Shakespeare
April 17 - May 3, 2026
Blast off on an interstellar adventure in this bold reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Pericles! In this tale, Prince Pericles embarks on an epic voyage through alien worlds, cosmic storms, and intergalactic encounters on his search for true love. Join us on a journey to the farthest reaches of Shakespeare’s canon with this seldom seen treasure, revealing how hope can guide us- even through the most distant corners of the universe.
Geoffrey Warren Barnes II*
Escanes, Leonine, Fisherman
Jasimine Bouldin*
Marina
Billy Chace*
Cleon
Cary Davenport*
Gower
Giles Davies*
Pericles
Jeremy Dubin*
Cerimon, Boult
Hannah Gregory
Musician
Hayley Guthrie*
Dionyza
Jim Hopkins*
Helicanus
Sylvester Little Jr.*
Lysimachus
Courtney Lucien*
Daughter, Lychorida, Diana
Kelly Mengelkoch*
Simonides
Elizabeth Chinn Molloy
Lady of Ephesus, Bawd
Barry Mulholland*
Antiochus, Pander, Fisherman
Patrick Earl Phillips*
Thaliard, Fisherman
Aiden Sims*
Thaisa
Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips+
Assistant Director: Liz Carman
Scenic Design: Andrew Hungerford ¶
Costume Design: Rainy Edwards
Lighting Design: Watson
Assistant Lighting Design: Cole Benner-Smith
Assistant Lighting Design: Donnie Wolf
Sound Design: Zack Bennett
Projections Design: Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Wig Design: Kayla Cieslinski
Fight Director: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Choreographer: Susan Jung
Stage Manager: Cole Cammack-Sweasy*
Assistant Stage Manager: Colton Wolf*
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
+Member of SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers)
¶ Member of United Scenic Artists
^Artist Sponsored by Judge Mark Painter
The Planets of Pericles
In Shakespeare’s play, Pericles travels across the ancient world from kingdom to kingdom. In our production, those kingdoms become planets, each with its own ruler, culture, and story, and his journey becomes a voyage across a theatrical galaxy.
Below are the worlds Pericles encounters on his journey:
Tyre
A planet of advanced technology and abundant resources. Once devoted to conquest, its people now foster peace across the galaxy.
Antioch
A terrible planet that consumes all, where individuality is erased in service of a king whose conquering hand has spread across the galaxy.
Tarsus
A dying planet, ravaged by its people’s environmental exploitation. Barely surviving, its people suffer while the King and Queen live in excess.
Pentapolis
A bountiful and beautiful water planet that has known peace for centuries. With its plentiful resources and strong royal line, one would not find a better ally than Pentapolis.
Ephesus
Home of the Temple of Diane. A moon that has survived the destruction of the planet it orbits and has become the last bastion of hope for many
Mytilene
At the center of the galactic highways, Mytilene caters to travelers from all over the galaxy, offering a place to refuel your ship or engage in the intergalactic black-market trade.
Created by Rainy Edwards and Robert Carlton Stimmel
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is delighted to collaborate once again with the Q-Kidz Dance Team on Pericles after last season’s production of The Tempest featured them as well.
Founded by Marquicia Jones-Woods in 1982, Q-Kidz Dance Team plays a vital role in encouraging and inspiring the creative expression for Cincinnati’s youth through dance and education. For four decades, Marquicia, known as Ms. Quincy to the girls, and her daughters, Chariah and Mariah, have been champions for the Cincinnati community, serving over 100 youths annually through Q-Kidz. Extending beyond dance, Q-Kidz provides essential life skills through programs focused on drug prevention, wellness, and enrichment. They are a beacon of hope and opportunity for Cincinnati's youth, empowering them to thrive.
This collaboration blends artistic excellence with community enrichment, highlighting the way creativity and collaboration transforms lives. The Q-Kidz dancers, with their dedication and talent, take this production out of this world!
We celebrate these young performers and their impact. Their involvement showcases the arts' ability to unite communities and amplify young voices. Join us in applauding the Q-Kidz Dance Team as we bring the magic of Shakespeare to life.
Collaboration made possible by Richard and Debbie Westheimer
Shakespeare Season Sponsor
Design Sponsors
Rance and Marilyn Duke
Marcie and Jim Kinney
