Othello by William ShakespeareA little doubt is all it takes to ruin relationships and lives. Othello's best friend, Iago, decides to undermine Othello in any way he can. Since Othello is the superior warrior, Iago can't face him on the battlefield -- instead, he works to destroy Othello's relationship with his new wife, Desdemona. By pretending friendship one minute and manipulating Othello's friends and feelings the next, Iago succeeds at his vicious goal, to the doom of Desdemona, Othello, and ultimately Iago himself. The destroyer is destroyed, but it is up to the audience to decide if any real justice was done.
This five-actor production can fit easily into a classroom or performance hall. Audiences sit on three sides. The performance runs 90 minutes, with an optional 15 minute talk-back after the show. Book one performance and you can add extra performances and workshops the same day for a discounted rate. |
Reviewed by Kathleen Morgan - Associate Critic for John Garcia's THE COLUMNPhotos by Samuel King
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