Othello

Overview

Written at the height of Shakespeare’s creativity, Othello explores the tragedy of a love destroyed by jealousy. Provoked by the treacherous Iago’s lies, Othello begins to mistrust his loyal bride, Desdemona. As his suspicions rise, Othello collapses under the weight of his self-doubt, eventually destroying his once-happy marriage. With poetry rivaling King Lear and with the psychological depth of Hamlet, Shakespeare constructs a highly charged tale of prejudice, revenge and the destruction of innocence.

Cast

Patrick Page

Iago

Erik Steele

Roderigo

David Sabin

Brabantio

Avery Brooks

Othello

Colleen Delany

Desdemona

Gregory Wooddell

Cassio

Ralph Cosham

Duke of Venice

Alan Nebelthau

Gratiano

Michael John Casey

Senator of Venice / Ensemble

Laurence Drozd

Lodovico