A nobleman loyal to King Lear. After being banished for defending Cordelia, Kent returns in disguise as “Caius” to continue serving Lear. He is one of the few characters who remains steadfastly loyal to the king. [Played by Luis Araquistain]

A nobleman loyal to King Lear who faces a parallel tragic downfall. He is deceived by his illegitimate son Edmund and betrayed, resulting in his tragic blinding and eventual death. [Played by Don Martin]

Gloucester’s illegitimate and scheming son. Ambitious and manipulative, Edmund betrays his father and brother in his quest for power. He is a villain who meets his end in a duel with Edgar. [Played by Evan Mooney]

The elderly king of Britain who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their flattery. His misguided judgment leads to his downfall and descent into madness. [Played by Gene Kahane]

Regan’s spouse, who is as ruthless and cruel as her wife. She participates in the blinding of Gloucester but is later killed by a servant. [Played by Venee Call-Ferrer]

Goneril’s husband, who is initially passive but grows increasingly disillusioned with his wife’s cruelty. By the end of the play, Albany opposes Goneril’s actions and fights to restore order. [Played by Tim Morrill]

Lear’s eldest daughter and wife to Albany, who, along with her sister Regan, deceives Lear with false flattery to gain power. She is cruel, ambitious, and betrays her father after gaining control of part of the kingdom. [Played by Jasmine Ng]

Lear’s middle daughter and wife to Cornwall, similar in nature to Goneril. She is equally ruthless and joins her sister in betraying Lear, stripping him of his remaining dignity and power. But the two sisters have a falling out as they both lust after Edmund. [Played by Darrah Jones]

Lear’s youngest and most beloved daughter. She refuses to flatter Lear with exaggerated praise, leading to her disinheritance. Cordelia is honest, loyal, and represents virtue in the play. [Played by Kara S. Poon]

Gloucester’s legitimate son, who is forced into hiding after being falsely accused by Edmund. Disguised as “Poor Tom,” a mad beggar, Edgar eventually avenges his father and helps restore order. [Played by Paul Bisesi]

Burgundy rejects Cordelia when he discovers that she will bring him no dowry or inheritance. Burgundy, who cannot love Cordelia without her wealth, is guilty of selfish motivations. [Played by Frida Schiesser]

France is a benevolent character, who takes Cordelia as his wife without a dowry, when she has been rejected by her father, and even sends her back to England with the French army to rectify the wrongs carried out by Goneril and Regan against Lear. [Played by Kate Rockwell]

Lear’s court jester who remains loyal to the king, offering wisdom disguised as humor. The Fool serves as Lear’s conscience and provides insight into the king’s folly. [Played by Caitlin Kenney]

Goneril’s steward, who is loyal to her and assists in her schemes. He is ultimately killed by Edgar. [Played by Karin Jensen]

A loyal servant of the King. Assists Kent in attempts to find and save the King and work toward reconciliation with Cordelia. [Played by Sally Geary]

Gloucester's loyal servant who attacks Cornwall after Cornwall admits that she has gouged out Gloucester's eyes as a punishment for giving Lear shelter. Cornwall later dies from her wounds. [Played by Frida Schiesser]

Serving the forces of Albany and Cornwall against Cordelia and the French. He also serves as messenger bringing news of Gloucester's torture. He captures Lear and Cordelia after the battle with the French forces. [Played by Kate Rockwell]

The Doctor observes the deteriorating mental state of King Lear. He recognizes the symptoms of Lear's descent into madness and understands the underlying causes of his erratic behavior. Doctor's observations provide a sense of realism to the play, as they reflect the medical knowledge and understanding of mental health during Shakespeare's time. [Played by Bill Brobeck]

The Captain is given orders by Edmund to hang Cordelia and make it look like suicide. As obeying Edmund is his best chance of advancing in the world, he does so, though he is interrupted by Lear and killed. [Played by Bill Brobeck]