Othello (State Theatre)

Set in a hotbed of hatred, jealousy, and mistrust, this dark Shakespearean masterpiece explores the annihilation of a noble spirit. Othello, a Moor and mercenary for the Venetian army, marries Desdemona, the daughter of a high-powered senator. He is manipulated by the jealous and bitter Iago into destroying the very thing he loves most. Aquila Theatre Company’s innovative staging and superb acting illuminate the genius of Shakespeare with keen insight and imaginative stagecraft.