"The story is gripping," says The New York Times. Red Velvet, by Lolita Chakrabarti, takes audiences backstage to witness a history-making, 1833 rehearsal of Shakespeare's Othello. The legendary British actor Edmund Kean has collapsed, and near death, cannot perform. The theatre manager recruits a replacement: Ira Aldridge, an actor who is accomplished, audacious, and African-American. Aldridge has been earning accolades performing in the British provinces. The drama unfolds off stage and on, as Aldridge becomes the first black actor to portray Othello on a major London stage, against the backdrop of British government and citizens debating whether to abolish slavery. What will the London critics say? How will the rest of the cast react? Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents the Maryland premiere of this award-winning play from London, hailed by critics in New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.
Ages: Age 13 and up
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Momentum: A Mixed Bill
Maryland Hall (2/13 - 2/14) | |
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The Play That Goes Wrong - High School Edition
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (1/24 - 2/1) | |
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Sleeping Beauty: The Time Traveler
Adventure Theatre MTC (6/18 - 8/23) | |
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Small Mouth Sounds
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis at Wicomico Civic Center
Wicomico Civic Center (3/13 - 3/13) | |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
The Maryland Theatre (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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From East, Like the Sun
Rapid Lemon Productions (1/9 - 1/25) | |
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Arthur and Friends Make a Musical!
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (4/18 - 5/10) | |
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The Comedy Pigs
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (9/12 - 6/6) | |
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