By William Shakespeare
Translated by Mfoniso Udofia
Directed by Christopher V. Edwards

A VIRTUAL STREAMING PERFORMANCE
Commissioned by Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Artistic Director, Bill Rauch Executive Director, Cynthia Rider
as part of Play On! Shakespeare

Othello, a Venetian soldier, has risen to new heights as the general of the Venetian army and recent husband to Desdemona, the daughter of a powerful statesperson. When Othello chooses to promote Cassio instead of Iago as his chief lieutenant, Iago is furious and begins to weave a complex web of revenge. Iago leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful, triggering his jealousy (“the green-eyed monster”) and causing him to question his worthiness. Iago’s manipulation and Othello’s jealousy have terrible consequences for all. What role does race play in this story? Who do we trust and why? How are we vulnerable to those we trust the most?

CAST

Lydia Barnett-Mulligan*……………….Bianca

Jenna Giordano……………….Lodovico / 2nd Senator / 2nd Soldier

Joe Hernandez-Kolski*……………….Roderigo

Jesse Hinson*……………….Iago

Rachel Hoy……………….Clown / Gratiano / Sailor / 3rd Soldier

Emma Laird……………….1st Senator / 1st Soldier / Officer

Marya Lowry*……………….Duke / Herald Celeste Oliva*

Emilia Ryan Quinn*……………….Cassio

Katherine Schaber……………….Desdemona

Richard Snee*……………….Brabantio

Shanelle Chloe……………….Villegas Montano

Joe Wilson, Jr.*……………….Othello

PRODUCTION TEAM

Christopher V. Edwards……………….Director

Adele Nadine Traub*……………….Stage Manager

Eunice Woods*……………….Assistant Stage Manager

Kristin Leahey……………….Dramaturg

Emma Foley……………….Assistant Dramaturg

Steve Vieira……………….Production Manager

Colin Fleming……………….Sound Designer

Abraham Joyner-Meyers……………….Sound Engineer

Sanjana Kumar……………….Editor

Jules Talbot……………….Graphic Designer

McKayla Witt……………….Assistant Director

Julia Luisa Lee……………….Production Assistant

Abigayle Scobee……………….Production Assistant

Travis Doughty……………….Production Assistant

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association

EVENT AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Streaming on Demand the weeks of:

April 7-11, 2021

April 12-18, 2021

-WEEK OFF-

April 26-May 2, 2021

May 3- May 9, 2021

TICKETS 

Tickets are FREE but reservations are required. Donations are welcome. To secure a reservation (one per household): CLICK HERE 

“BEHIND THE SCENES”

For a sneak peek into the process of creating this production, including a panel discussion between leaders of ASP and Play On Shakespeare, and interviews with playwright/translator Mfoniso Udofia and Othello cast members, CLICK HERE!