An actor auditions for the title role in Othello. From this simple scenario springs a rich and penetrating exploration of Shakespeare in a story told with wit, passion, and linguistic brilliance. The conflicting views of the actor and the director shine a revealing light on race and art in modern America, and bring a refreshing new perspective on the enduring power of Shakespeare's work.
Philadelphia Premiere
By Keith Hamilton Cobb
Directed by Kash Goins
Much Ado About Nothing (2/19/25-2/19/25)
The 39 Steps (5/21/25-5/21/25)
Lantern Theater Company is at 923 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA.
American Moor (11/7/24-11/7/24)
The Wanderers (9/5/24-10/6/24)
William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (5/16/24-6/16/24)
FAITH HEALER (2/1/24-3/3/24)
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (12/2/23-12/27/23)
Crumbs from the Table of Joy (11/9/23-12/17/23)
Molière's TARTUFFE (9/7/23-10/8/23)
Tartuffe (Wilbur) (9/7/23-9/7/23)
The mission of Lantern Theater Company is to produce plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times. We seek to be a vibrant, contributing member of our community, exposing audiences to great theater, inviting participation in dialogue and discussion, and engaging audience members about artistic and social issues. We will expand our role in Philadelphia through broader and deeper engagement with our artists, our audience, and our community. Our education programs will continue to draw from our expertise in dramatic and literary texts and in theatrical language and techniques to enrich learning in the classroom and beyond.
Videos
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party
Keswick Theatre (12/5 - 12/5) | ||
Pinkalicious: The Musical
Keswick Theatre (11/10 - 11/10) | ||
Spider-man: Across The Spider-verse in Concert
Keswick Theatre (11/7 - 11/7) | ||
An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story
Keswick Theatre (12/4 - 12/4) | ||
American Moor
Lantern Theater Company (11/7 - 12/8) BUY NOW & SAVE | ||
The Exes
Old Academy Players (1/10 - 1/26) | ||
NOIR CITY Film Festival
The Colonial Theatre (11/15 - 11/17) | ||
The Half-God of Rainfall
The Wilma Theater (2/11 - 3/2) | ||
Carl Mercurio ♦ Magic At It's Best
Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater (11/9 - 11/9) | ||
Jesus Christ Superstar
Fulton Theatre (2/14 - 3/9) | ||
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW |
Recommended For You