A JAZZ-INFUSED ADAPTATION

The Stage presents a reimagined, jazz-infused version of William Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, set in the gritty and dark world of a 1950s film-noir jazz club milieu, providing a unique twist and an extra layer of intensity to the already powerful drama. The cast of eight actors takes on multiple roles in this Brechtian cabaret-style performance, creating an intimate and disturbing exploration of Shakespeare's timeless themes. At its core, this production delves into the tragic love story of Othello and Desdemona, complicated by the cunning manipulations of Iago who leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful. With themes of love, deceit, betrayal, and murder at its core, this reimagined version of OTHELLO provides a powerful commentary on these timeless themes and offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's classic tragedy while remaining true to its enduring relevance.

RUNNING TIME: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes

CAST

CREATIVES

KENNETH KELLEHER† | DIRECTOR & ADAPTOR

ROBERT PICKERING | SCENIC CONSULTANT

Jean Cardinale | COSTUME DESIGN

MAURICE VERCOUTERE | LIGHTING DESIGN

STEVEN SCHOENBECK | SOUND DESIGN

JENN TRAMPENAU | PROPS COORDINATOR

JUSTIN TRAVIS BUCHS* | STAGE MANAGER

KEITH PINTO | MOVEMENT DIRECTOR

WILL SPRINGHORN JR. | INTIMACY COORDINATOR

MICHAEL STORM | FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER

ALLISON F. RICH | VOCAL CONSULTANT

HELEN BEYER | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

ASPEN BLANCO | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

MORGAN BOHAC | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

*Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Assoication

†Denotes members of Stage Directors & Choreographers Society