Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Upcoming: Othello, produced by Philip Kreyche, November 10 - 18

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Philip Kreyche presentsOthello Philip Kreyche

Othello

by William Shakespeare

directed by Philip Kreyche

November 10 - 18

Center Stage, 2628 Real (click for map)

General admission is $15, student tickets are $10. Tickets will be available at the box office, or you may reserve tickets by calling 512-422-5705.

One of Shakespeare's most personal and intimate tragedies comes to life on the Center Stage in this period production. Stage Managed by Katie Kohler. Lighting design by Rachel Steed. Featuring a score composed of Arab, Turkic, and period Renaissance Italian music performed by Roberto Riggio.

Othello, a North African mercenary and general of the Venetian army, has passed up his more experienced officer, Iago, for promotion. Consumed with envy and anger, Iago plots his revenge, a revenge which entangles everyone in a dense web of rumours, lies and deception, with his goal being to ascend to his rightful position -- and ultimately destroy Othello. Starkly tragic and deeply moving, this production explores a number of themes including gender relations, passion, and reason.

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