Their union should have signaled the triumph of love over prejudice and intolerance. Instead it was destroyed by jealousy. Shakespeare shines a fierce spotlight on the desirous heart and the insecurities of even the strongest of men. Full of terror and beauty, Othello is a gripping story - relevant to our time.
Why go? To have a powerful cast draw you into the fragile place where confidence shatters at a whisper. Who should you bring? Shakespeare fans of all ages and those who have yet to experience his genius.
Park Square’s production is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest.
