The Shakespeare tragedy Titus Andronicus is being staged this weekend, for one weekend only, in Charleston.
We have one more interview with the cast to share. Here’s David McBrayer, who plays the oldest son of the title character.
Q. Tell us about the character you play.
David: I play Lucius Andronicus, the eldest son of Titus. He’s devoted to his family and faith, but is also a canny and brutal general.
Q. What is your background in theatre?
David: I’ve been acting for most of my life, from school to college to community theatre. In recent years I’ve appeared in shows like Huck Finn, Wait Until Dark, and Accidental Death of an Anarchist, among others.
Q. This is considered to be Shakespeare's most violent play - does that make it more challenging for the cast?
David: In a play with as many violent deaths as Titus Andronicus, we’ve needed both training and trust. The incredible Kara Wooten has taken time to instruct us how to slaughter each other both believably and safely, and we as a cast have rehearsed all this violence over and over and over again, so that everyone is comfortable with each other and the stunts that they’re involved with.
Q. Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
David: Titus Andronicus is remarkable in that it’s the kind of visceral revenge story that resonates in the blood of everyone who’s ever been wronged. There’s a level of remorseless energy that surges through the play, destroying life and limb, and it’s hard to resist the sheer juicy devastation.
Thanks, David!
Titus Andronicus - The Shakespeare tragedy will be presented at The Bullock Distillery at 121 West Washington Street in Elk City (Charleston) on March 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for senior citizens and $10 for students.
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