All-Women Cast Brings a Bold New 'Othello' to the Stage in Rhinebeck

When Shakespeare’s plays were staged in the 16th century, every role was played by a man. In the upcoming production of Othello for the 20th Annual Sam Scripps Shakespeare Festival at the CENTER for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, the director will flip the script. The all-female production of Othello opens Friday, April 10, at the CENTER for Performing Arts-Rhinebeck and runs through Sunday, April 19. (Photo by Olivia Michaels) In casting the adapted version of the play by the late Lou Trapani, the founding Artistic & Managing Director of the CENTER, Michael Juzwak has cast women in every role.... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/all-women-cast-brings-a-bold-new-othello-to-the-stage-in-rhinebeck/