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Performances begin February 23rd.

Join Director Ron Daniels and the company of Othello for a FREE Open Rehearsal
this Sunday, February 14th! 

Sunday, Feburary 14th at Sidney Harman Hall, Guests will be seated in the theatre at approximately
1:20 p.m. and again at approximately 2:40 p.m. as the cast of Othello prepares for their upcoming performances.


 Guests will only be allowed entrance at these times, as actors will be taking breaks. We recommend 
arriving early and taking seats promptly when the breaks begin.
 No reservations required.   

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Internationally acclaimed director Ron Daniels joins STC to helm Othello, Shakespeare's tale of jealousy, duplicity, and destruction. Watch as Othello slips from a world of order to a world of chaos in Daniels' production of Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy.  

Watch STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn talk about Ron Daniels, Faran Tahir, and the history of the production at STC.

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Director Ron Daniels brings his sure hand with Shakespeare to Washington, D.C., having previously served as the associate artistic director of the American Repertory Theater and as artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Other Place Theatre. He is an honorary associate director at the RSC.  


Othello features Faran Tahir, making his STC debut, in the titular role. Faran is known for such memorable films as Charlie Wilson's War, Iron Man, and J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek; he has also performed over 75 television roles, including performances in 24, Warehouse 13, and the currently running Supergirl.   

Plan ahead and attend Creative Conversations for Othello:

Happenings Happy Hour

Happenings performances bring local artists into conversation with the play’s on STC’s stages. 

Feb. 25, 6–7 p.m. "Othello On Screen" 
Watch the 1922 German film of Othello with live scoring from jazz pianist Burnett Thompson.
FREE
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall 

March 17, 6–7 p.m. "The Academy for Classical Acting"
Enjoy scenes and monologues from the actors studying at the The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting, in conjunction with The George Washington University. 
FREE
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall 

Page and Stage 

Page and Stage conversations provide an insightful and lively discussion with STC’s Artistic staff, the production’s director, and a guest scholar.

Feb. 28, 5–6 p.m.
  FREE
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall

Bookends 

Explore the production with this immersive discussion event. Before the show meet with Literary Manager Drew Lichtenberg and Audience Enrichment Manager Hannah Hessel Ratner and learn more about the play’s background. Follow up with them and the cast following the show to have complete access into the world of the play.

March 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m. and post-show
 FREE
The Forum of Sidney Harman Hall

Asides LIVE: Othello 

This event will give audiences an opportunity to discuss the production's themes with three panels of acclaimed artists and scholars. Light breakfast fare provided.

March 6, 10 a.m.–1p.m. 

TICKETS
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall 

Reflections
  
Join the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Director of Education, Samantha K. Wyer, for a new way to reflect on the current production. A panel of STC staff, artists, and interesting community members will start the conversation. You will see the play from multiple perspectives and include your own in this roundtable conversation.

March 19, 5–6 p.m.
  FREE
The Forum in Sidney Harman Hall

ASL Interpreted Conversation

Learn more about what you are about to see in this accessible pre-show conversation.

March 22, 6:30–7 p.m.

Reserve FREE tickets
The Mezzanine Lobby in Sidney Harman Hall

Othello is sponsored by the Artistic Leadership Fund. 

Additional Support from Dr. Paul and Mrs. Rose Carter and KPMG LLP.  

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