OTHELLO by William Shakespeare
May 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8:00pm, May 14 & 21 at 2:00pm.
Directed by Ken Tirado, Assistant Director: William Simancas
Othello is a Moorish military commander who was serving as a general of the Venetian army in defense of Cyprus. He has recently married Desdemona, a beautiful and wealthy Venetian lady much younger than himself, against the wishes of her father. Iago is Othello’s malevolent ensign, who maliciously stokes his master’s jealousy until the usually stoic Moor kills his beloved wife in a fit of blind rage.
This production’s concept places OTHELLO in the world of the modern multi-cultural Navy, stationed in the Mediterranean during the time of conflict with Cyprus. It will focus on the play’s depiction of toxic masculinity and misogyny. Racism is still there but jealousy is the chief motivator in this view
SI Playhouse @ Empire Outlets
Level 3
55 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
General Admission: $27
Student/Senior: $25
SIST Members: $23
Othello banner image – SI Shakespearean Theatre
Banner Image: Othello Banner. Image Credit – SI Shakespearean Theatre
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company presents the works of Shakespeare, and other classical theatre, in ‘site-specific’ locations, to provide an environmental theatrical experience. Dedicated to the cultural enrichment and education of the borough and beyond, SIST strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences. Since 1975 the mission of Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre (SIST) is to bring high quality Shakespearean, classical, and original theatre to the residents of Staten Island, and to provide an artistic opportunity for the actors, directors and designers who have chosen to make that community