He has returned to Los Angeles to recover. Actor James Gale has been named to take Crist's place. In 1978 during a sword play scene I directed, the set fell apart and one of the swordsmen suffered a cut to the forehead. The Houston Shakespeare Festival is a professional project of the University of Houston School of Theatre. Macbeth and The Winter's Tale will be performed at Miller Outdoor Theatre from August 2 through August 17.
Admission is free and tickets are available at the theatre on the day of performance.