Anywhere Theatre Company presents a work-in-progress performance of its new, groundbreaking interpretation of Othello.
In the Anywhere production, Othello is a Black woman general praised for her tactical aggression on the battlefield but shunned by society at home. When Othello secretly marries Desdemona, the daughter of a powerful but bigoted senator, she becomes increasingly ostracized.
Othello and Desdemona hope to create a world for themselves free of prejudice. But their plans are thwarted by Iago, Othello’s most trusted aide, whose jealousy and deception set this tragedy into breathtaking motion.
Set in a nameless desert war, this production of Othello is a searing exploration of race, gender, sexual orientation, and the destructive power of disinformation.
After the performance, director Peter Royston and the cast will discuss the work. A reception, which includes access to the exhibition Sketching Light in the DR Center gallery, will follow.
Content Guidance: As with all of Shakespeare's tragedies, the story of Othello contains scenes of violence and is intended for mature audiences.