Nebraska Shakespeare's Othello at The Golden Husk

Nebraska Shakespeare presents Othello at The Golden Husk Theatre, as part of the 14th annual season of Shakespeare On Tour. The performance is geared toward audiences of all-ages.

Adapted from William Shakespeare’s play–Othello is a theatrical composition, transporting us to the idyllic city state of Venice. Here, the Moorish general, Othello –an accomplished hero in matters of war– finds herself enjoying a new life of status surrounded by art, fashion, culture and the love of the noble-born Desdemonan. But Othello’s Ensign, Iago, envious of the elevation of her rival, Cassio, begins a campaign of lies and manipulation that spark a series of violent events and unforgivable acts.

A beautiful and complex tragedy, Othello investigates how arrogance, discrimination, and mistrust can dissolve the strongest bonds of love when the Moorish General Othello is made to believe that her new husband Desdemonan has been carrying on an affair with her Lieutenant Michael Cassio, when in reality, it is all part of the scheme of the bitter Iago.

With Othello, Desdemona, Iago, and other characters’ genders reversed, this production and accompanying post-show discussions will invite audiences to join conversations on gender inequality, racial privilege, and the outsider inside us all.

Omaha-based director Ezra Colón helms this dynamic Shakespeare On Tour Premeire. Rounding out the stellar cast will be Roshni Desai as Othello, Katie Becker Colón as Iago, Henry Ragan as Desdemonan Sam Cheeseman as Cassio, and Bianca Phipps as Emilia, with Hannah Clark, Anna Jordan, and Shaan Sharma in various roles; forming a narrative ensemble. The costumes are designed by Lindsay Pape, and the scenery is designed by Brendan Greene-Walsh.

Admission: $10.
Information/Tickets: Call 308.730.8133 or visit SHOPORD.com

A free performance for students is being made available on Tuesday, October 8th. Following each Shakespeare On Tour performance, audience members will be invited to participate in a post-show discussion with the company.

These performances are made possible by the Golden Husk Theatre.

The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest presents “Shakespeare in American Communities”. Nebraska Shakespeare is one of 40 professional theater companies across the nation selected to perform a Shakespeare play with a professional team of actors for middle- and high-schools and conduct related educational activities for students.

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