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For Immediate Release: February 5, 2009
Grambling State University Theatre presents Shakespeare’s Othello
GRAMBLING – The Theatre Department at Grambling State University is pleased to announce its production of Othello by William Shakespeare at 7 p.m. today through Saturday at the GSU Theatre. Admission is $2 for students and $5 for general public. For more information, please call 318 274-2201.
Othello, a brave general in the Venetian army, is stationed on the island of Cyprus with his young wife, Desdemona, and Iago, his apparently loyal ensign. When Othello overlooks him for promotion, the enraged Iago sets out to destroy his master's happiness. Iago hints that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him (Othello). Love, Jealousy, and Betrayal: Experience these themes come to life in Othello, hailed as the most intimate of Shakespeare's tragedies.
Directed by Dr. King Godwin, the cast consists of 15 GSU students. The production staff consists of Steve Chapin as set and light designer, Teisha Lincoln as costumer, Crystal Taylor as sound designer and Courtney Hickman as stage manager.
Cast members include: Chris Harmon as Duke of Venice; Curtis Maxey as Brabantio/Gratiano; Brandon McKnight as Lodovico/Second Senator/First Gentleman; Dale Nelson as Othello; Patrick Johnnie as Cassio; Omar Johnson as Iago; Jared Johnnie as Roderigo; Harold “Jay” Trotter as Montano; Damonica Jenkins as Desdemona; Tiana Alexander as Emila; Aigner Edgerson as Bianco; Shawn Jones as First Senator/Second Gentleman; Jamilia Hickman as Messenger/Woman; Deidra Gilbert as Woman; Shania Rogers as Woman.
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