It’s 1979, Mardi Gras has been officially cancelled, yet the community is still celebrating. Temporarily left in charge by the Duke, the upright and uptight Lord Angelo has decided to crack down on the city’s debauchery, arresting young Claudio for impregnating his fiancée Juliet before their wedding. When virtuous Isabella, Claudio’s sister, hears of his death sentence, she begs Lord Angelo for mercy. But hypocritical Angelo propositions her instead, leaving Isabella with an impossible choice: save her soul or her brother’s life.
In this timely production, lovers and leaders in disguise reveal how those in power take advantage of those without it – asking the question, can the law be both just and merciful?
Age Guidance: 15
Show Notes: No Intermission
Audience Advisory:
Performance is FREE
Performance Schedule:
TRAVELLING PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
October 24 at 6:30 pm - Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Manhattan
October 28 at 1:00 pm - Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
October 29 at 7:00 pm - A.R.R.O.W. Field House, Queens
October 30 at 1:00 pm - Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Queens
November 2 at 4:15 pm - North Brooklyn YMCA, Brooklyn
November 6 at 11:30 am - Brownsville Recreation Center, Brooklyn
November 7 at 6:30 pm - Queens Public Library - Central Branch, Queens
November 8 at 7:30 pm - St. Paul’s Chapel, Manhattan
November 9 at 12:30 pm - Faber Park Field House, Staten Island
November 13 at 11:00 am - DreamYard Art Center, Bronx
November 14 at 7:00 pm - Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
November 15 at 7:00 pm - New York Public Library, Manhattan
November 16 at 2:00 pm - Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn
Director
LA Williams
Written by
William Shakespeare