“SUBLIME…As with all Godwin-directed productions, this Othello is a master class in dramatic clarity from thespians attuned to the Shakespearean text.” –The Washington Post

“SUPERB NEW PRODUCTION…Mr. Godwin…is a director of remarkable acuity and precision—probably among the finest working in America today.” –The Wall Street Journal

“A MAGNIFICENT WENDELL PIERCE anchors a thoughtful, restrained Othello.” –Washington City Paper

“A GASP-INDUCING ROLLER COASTER”…Wendell Pierce “brings us the combination of majesty, sensuality, passion, and integrity that Othello requires and that only experience and humility bring.” –Hill Rag

“DEVASTATING…A gripping, emotionally charged staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy that feels startlingly immediate in Simon Godwin’s contemporary interpretation.” –TheatreMania

“ELECTRIC…One of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays has now become what is sure to be one of STC’s biggest hits.” –MD Theatre Guide

“BONE-CHILLING…No matter how many times you’ve seen Othello, this production feels fresh, immediate, and deeply unsettling. It’s a thrilling reminder of how devastating Shakespeare’s tragedy can be when placed in the right hands.” –Stage and Cinema

“SLEEK…In a play governed by ambiguity, suspicion, and interpretive vertigo, Emilia’s clarity arrives like a cleansing lance.” –The New York Times

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
** Member of STC Academy, appearing by permission of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
^ Member of STC Academy.