Shakespeare on the Sound Presents OTHELLO In The Summer Of 2010

Shakespeare on the Sound (Joanna Settle, Artistic Director), Connecticut's premier outdoor summer theater company presenting free Shakespeare in the park, will present Othello, under the direction of Joanna Settle this summer. Also returning for another season will be Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter Stew, who will provide original music and songs for the production, and set designer Andrew Lieberman.

"In Othello, we have the deepest possible look into the psyche of friendship, class, race and love. I cannot wait to dig into this script with my colleagues and with our devoted audience," enthused Settle. "And how fortunate to have the magnificent Stew returning this season, joined by visionary designer Andrew Lieberman, my collaborator of 11 years. Othello is one of Shakespeare's most complex and thrilling narratives, ideal for our location and just right for the times. See you in the Park!"

"No one had ever been brave (or crazy) enough to give me the opportunity to do anything with Shakespeare until Joanna asked if I wanted to come along on her Midsummer ride last year," commented Stew. "I am forever indebted to her for creating the kind of trusting and open artistic environment that allowed me to work with Big Willy on my own rock and roll terms. As a result of our work on Midsummer, Shake has become my homey and I'd like to work with him (and Joanna) as much as possible. Othello is my next chance."

"Joanna and I have a longstanding collaboration around site-specific work, but the new set of outdoor parameters has added another challenging and rewarding dimension to our partnership," explained Andrew Lieberman. "I look forward to devising an environment for Othello that in every way belongs to our location and the play's spirit."

Currently in its 15th Season, Shakespeare on the Sound will present Settle's site-specific production at two beautiful locations on the Long Island Sound in Pinkney Park, Rowayton and Baldwin Park, Greenwich. Performance dates in June and July, 2010 will be announced shortly.
Shakespeare on the Sound has established itself as one of the most popular summer theater companies on the east coast, drawing large audiences to each performance in the unique under-the-stars settings of its venues.

Audiences are invited to arrive early and picnic in the park before the performance. There is no admission fee, but a donation of $20 ($10 for students and seniors) is suggested. In Rowayton, parking is limited and early arrival is suggested. In Greenwich, the production is a five minute walk from the Greenwich Metro-North stop. Ample parking is available.

For rail and road directions, visit www.shakespeareonthesound.org.

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