Vienna is in turmoil after two decades of societal upheaval, and Duke Vincentio has abruptly decided to flee the city, leaving his faithful deputy, Angelo, in charge. Determined to put an end to moral corruption in Vienna, Angelo decides to strictly enforce even the most Puritan laws. When a young man named Claudio is sentenced … Continue reading Measure for Measure Photo Gallery
(C) Isabella van Ingen
“The story is confusing, the ethics are a disaster, and the verse is utter chaos. On every level the text of Measure for Measure is disjointed, unclean, at times beautiful, and in almost every instance and interpretation, deeply disturbing. This play is and should feel as uncomfortable as real life too often does. Let … Continue reading Measure for Measure – Behind the Scenes
BAREFOOT SHAKESPEARE COMPANY & Company of Fools PRESENT Measure for Measure BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ALCHEMICAL STUDIOS, 104 WEST 14TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY JUNE 20 - 23 AND 27 - 30 New York, NY, June 10, 2019: Barefoot Shakespeare Company and Company of Fools are teaming up for an Equity Approved Showcase production of “Measure … Continue reading Measure for Measure Press Release