Adapted and Directed by Deborah Wolfson
Benefiting The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership
In modern Vienna, Duke Vincentio abandons his post, leaving crooked deputy, Angelo,as law enforcer. When Claudio is sentenced to death, his sister Isabella pleads his case – displaying how absolute power corrupts as hypocrisy clashes with justice. Incorporating The End of America and Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, America: A Problem Play takes on a timely political urgency.
June 2009
The Planet Connections Festivity
Featuring: Deven Anderson, Samantha Debicki, Bethany Geraghty, Jeffrey Golde, Nik Kourtis, Kareem M. Lucas, Anna Marquardt, Kyle Masteller, Aaliyah Sams, Michael Swartz, Emily Tucker
Production Stage Manager: Debra Stunich
Costume Design: Nicky Smith
Lighting Design: Matt Lausi
Set Design: Zane Enloe
Nominated: Outstanding Overall Production of an Adaptation, Best Costume Design
Winners: Best Scenic Design, Planet Activist Producers’ Award ( Jackie LaVanway & Rachel McPhee)
“…Deborah Wolfson’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s problem play Measure for Measure comes at a timely point in our country’s history…Samantha Debicki shines as the conflicted Isabella, torn between sacrificing her virtue for her brother’s life. Her scenes with Devon Anderson’s diabolical Angelo are riveting to watch. In the ensemble, the comic relief of Nik Kourtis’ Pompey and Anna Marquardt’s Mistress Overdone are a delight, helping break the tense moments with a well-timed zinger.” –Stage Buzz
pictures courtesy Duane Tollison
