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.
Michael Kahn
Director

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