CENTERstage Productions presents
Othello
By William Shakespeare, Adapted by Lou Trapani
April 10-19, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM
Sundays at 2:30PM
Tickets $20
CENTERstage Productions is pleased to present William Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, adapted by Lou Trapani. Directed by Michael Juzwak and assistant directed by Emily DePew. This production of Othello is part of The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck’s 20th Annual Sam Scripps Shakespeare Festival and will be performed on The CENTER’s replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Othello is a Moorish general in the Venetian army who has recently married the young and beautiful Desdemona against her father’s wishes. Othello’s ensign is the malicious Iago, who is resentful about being passed over for promotion. Iago exacts revenge upon Othello by manipulating him into believing Desdemona has been unfaithful. Othello pays the ultimate price for his jealousy.
This production’s concept sets the play in modern times and explores themes of patriarchy, racism, and jealousy with an all-woman cast.
Featuring Chantez Engeleit as Othello, Melissa Matthews as Iago, Kate Hoffman as Desdemona, Madison Anthony as Cassio, Tam Cacchione as Emilia, Randi Kiersnowski as Roderigo, Nancy Sans as Brabantio, Lisa Lynds as The Duke, Vera Perry as Bianca, Molly Feibel as Lodovico, Marlene Golia as Montano, Anika Winters as Gratiano, Victoria Vogrincic as The Herald, with Elizabeth Crew, Aliyah Gruberg, Stephanie Heim, and Beth Murphy as Ensemble.
Director - Michael Juzwak
Assistant Director - Emily DePew
Stage Manager - Tina Reilly
Assistant Stage Manager - Beth Murphy
Fight Choreographer - Randi Kiersnowski
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