The cast of Prisoner of Zenda

Rage - Rage Theatrics' next production is the full length show, The Prisoner of Zenda, which is based on the novel by Anthony Hope.

Rage offers this description: "The Prisoner of Zenda begins with the arrival in Ruritania of Rudolph Rassendyll, an Englishman who bears a remarkable resemblance to King Rudolph. After a chance meeting, the King befriends Rassendyll and the Englishman is drawn into a plot by the King's brother to usurp the throne. What follows is a comedic adventure of impersonation, romance, and swashbuckling."

The cast:

Rassendyll/Rudolf - Jason Tipsword
Black Michael - Nate Kula
Sapt - Robert Minder
Fritz - Adam Turner
Rupert of Hentzau - Kevin Moore
Antoinette de Mauban - Nika Niehaus
Flavia - Brittney Swensen
Detchard - Nate Mims
Bersonin - Brad Carey
Harry - Logan Natvig
Robert, Earl of Burlesdon - Derek Schmeling
Johann - Rex Van Dorpe
Strakencz - Al Kittrell
Edward VII - Stephen Polchert

The show is directed by Joshue Sazon and will run January 23-25, 30-31 & February 1, 2009 at Space Place Theatre at the University of Iowa.