Shakespeare's terrifying story of passion, jealousy, and brutal murder, set in '30s Fascist Italy, becomes a fascinting exploration of race, gender, power and politics. With an all-female ensemble playing both men and women, headed by Fran Bennett as Othello and Lisa Wolpe as Iago, this powerful production promises to crack open the classic text as "jealousy, the green-eyed monster doth mock the meat it feeds on..."
A co-production with Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company.
Featuring Kimberleigh Aarn, Cynthia Beckert, Fran Bennett, Linda Bisesti, Mary Cobb, Nell Geisslinger, Kate Roxburgh, Katrinka Wolfson, Lisa Wolpe
Understudies Celeste Den, Katherine Griffith, Kellynn Jones, Veralyn Jones, Katharine Leonard, Kara Revel, Lisa Tharps
Scenic Design Susan Gratch
Costume Design Soojin Lee
Lighting Design Jaymi Lee Smith
Sound Design Kari Rae Seekins
Prop Design Robyn Taylor
Fight Choreography Edgar Landa
Choreography Cynthia Beckert
Hair/Make-up Design Mary Trahey
Assistant Directors Edgar Landa, Natsuko Ohama
Casting Director Raul Staggs
Production Stage Manager Rachel Myles
Publicist Aldrich & Associates
Production Photographer Ed Krieger
“Artfully conceived and psychologically astute…consistently interesting. This is an Othello to savor.” -Variety
“Impressive” -LA Weekly
“This partnership is an elixir of the purest theatricality…exceptional.” -Backstage West
“Splendid…[with] an extra dimension.” -Talkin’ Broadway
“Standout.” -LA Times
“A work of art…it would do any audience good to get past gender and appreciate a good performance. Now’s your chance.” -Pasadena Star News
“Sharp, fascinating.” -Random Lengths
“The story is a familiar one, but this time the relationships are so clearly defined, and the language so well-rendered, that we’re bound and astonished to find a superbly new perspective on an old story…what a wonderful experience.” -Park LaBrea News/Beverly Press
“Masterful…both accessible and entertaining to a casual theatre-goer. Through wonderful use of visuals and the fine performances, Othello follows through as a wonderful night at the theatre.” -PCC Courier
“Unbelievable…the acting was superb.” -Goldstar Patron Reviews
