The question drives both the main plot and a supporting story in Shakespeare’s fiercely nihilistic King Lear. But that foreground ... the Earl of Gloucester. In the hands of Larry Bryggman ...

Dennis Raveneau as the title character, left, and Ed Woodall as Gloucester rehearse Fair Assembly's production of "King Lear ... Right after he puts his mind to what he wants, he is an incredibly ...

Perhaps he doesn’t summon the storm in which Lear loses his mind ... Gloucester and more are just no fun if you try and whip through them to get back to the scenes with the king.