The Q Brothers
Othello: The Remix
April 12
May 8, 2016
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare
a hip-hop adaptation of
William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and composed by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
Production Sponsor
★★★★★ A triumph from beginning to end!
The Telegraph (UK)
The Play
Throw your hands up, Chicago—this fresh urban take on the Bard’s tragedy is back! Following acclaimed international tours and previous sold-out engagements in Chicago, the CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats. Since its world premiere as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad at Shakespeare’s Globe—an artistic collaboration forged between Chicago hip-hop artists The Q Brothers and Chicago Shakespeare Creative Producer Rick Boynton—the production has toured widely, captivating audiences around the world, and garnering tremendous acclaim and multiple honors—including Edinburgh’s Musical Theatre Matters Awards for Best New Musical Theatre Show and a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Ensemble.
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The Story
MC Othello gives rhythm and voice to the stories of the people in his hood as he rises to the top of the music industry.
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Critical Acclaim
"The 80-minute, lightening-fast version of this tragic tale of jealousy and self-doubt, is absolutely brilliant and immense fun."
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About The Q Brothers
Musicians, actors, writers, educators and DJs, The Q Brothers bring a unique modern spin to classics from Shakespeare to Dickens.
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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
Greg Hofmann Associate 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
Additional Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Additional Credits
Produced by
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
& Richard Jordan Productions
Othello: The Remix is part of
