Actor Gregory Wooddell makes his 12th appearance with the Shakespeare Theatre Company as Sir Robert Chiltern in Oscar Wilde’s comedy “An Ideal Husband.” The protagonist is a perfect husband in the eyes of his wife. He is also a prestigious member of the House of Commons and is regarded by all as a man who excels in every way. Or does he? “Even though Robert has a perfect life, perfect home and perfect career, he is haunted by a little secret from the past,” Wooddell says. “Wilde’s point is that we are all human and make mistakes. He doesn’t pull any punches. I first met Wilde in ‘The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde’ at Gallery Theatre in Houston, one of my early professional roles. Later I appeared in Shakespeare Theatre’s ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ so this is my third encounter with Wilde.
| Onstage |
| ‘An Ideal Husband’ |
| Where: Sidney Harman Hall, Shakespeare Theatre |
| When: Through April 10 |
| Info: Tickets $20 to $85 at 202-547-1122, 877-487-8849 or shakespearetheatre.org/tickets |
“Shakespeare Theatre has become my home away from home. I live in New York, but I’ve been coming here since 1999. I’ve loved everything I’ve done here, especially ‘Cyrano,’ which sticks out as one of my favorite plays.”
