Othello: The Remix
March 13
August 4, 2013
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare
a hip-hop adaptation of
William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
Production Sponsor
The 90-minute, lightening-fast, hip-hop version of Shakespeare's tragic tale is absolutely brilliant
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
Following an acclaimed international tour and triumphant homecoming to sold-out audiences in Chicago, this fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of Shakespeare through hip-hop. Whether you’re looking for a rockin’ night of rhythm and rhyme or a new way to think about Shakespeare, Othello: The Remix delivers an intense, high energy spin like no other.
WATCH & LISTEN
Video: Othello: The Remix - Montage
Gallery: Othello: The Remix
Audio: Talk Back with the Q Brothers
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The Players
Creative Team
GQ Creator/Director
JQ Creator/Director
Rick Boynton CST Creative Producer
Scott Davis Scenic and Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
James Savage Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Sophie Grimm Additional Vocals
Cast
Jackson Doran Cassio/Emilia
Postell Pringle Othello
GQ Iago, Brabantio
JQ Roderigo, Loco Vito, Bianca