Othello
February 18
April 10, 2016
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by WIlliam Shakespeare
directed by Jonathan Munby
Production Sponsor
Highly Recommended…A blistering Othello finds new intensity in this utterly faithful, endlessly revelatory production.
Chicago Sun-Times
The Play
Othello, the brilliant general, is admired and envied by his men and passionately in love with his beautiful young wife. But when he promotes the highborn Cassio over Iago, the die is cast. Enraged, Iago stealthily goes for the kill—lying, manipulating and finally convincing Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful. Sexual jealousy, envy, misplaced pride and prejudice—this riveting tragedy smolders with timeless issues. Fresh from Shakespeare’s Globe and Royal Shakespeare Company, internationally renowned director Jonathan Munby returns to Chicago to stage one of the greatest psychological thrillers ever written with celebrated actor James Vincent Meredith in the title role.
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Critical Acclaim
"★★★★ (of 4) Profound…amazing night in the theater. The details in the set are exquisite. The ensemble work here is magical."
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The Story
Passed over for promotion, an envious Iago convinces his new general, Othello of his wife's infidelity in a twisted plot of prejudice and deceit.
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Q&A with the Director
Award winning Director Jonathan Munby returns to Chicago Shakespeare and talks about his inspiration for his modern Othello.
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The Players
Creative Team
Jonathan Munby Director
Alexander Dodge Scenic Designer
Philip Rosenberg Lighting Designer
Lindsay Jones Sound Designer
Linda Cho Costume Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Matt Hawkins Fight Choreographer
Bea Bosco Dramaturg
Lili-Anne Brown Assistant Director
Cast
Melissa Carlson Duke of Venice
Jessie Fisher Emilia
Fred Geyer Roderigo
Brian Grey Ensemble
Kyle Haden Ensemble
Bethany Jillard Desdemona
James Krag Lodovico
David Lively Brabantio / Gratiano
James Vincent Meredith Othello
Michael Milligan Iago
Cody Proctor Ensemble
Marvin Quijada Ensemble
Laura Rook Bianca
Luigi Sottile Cassio
Joseph Sultani Ensemble
Max Thomas Ensemble
Bret Tuomi Montano
Additional Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Othello is presented in the Jentes Family Auditorium.
Additional Credits
Additional Support Provided by the Nicholas and Mary Babson Fund to Support Chicago Actors
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