Seattle Shakespeare Stages MUCH ADO and OTHELLO in Parks, 7/8-8/1

At parks throughout King and Snohomish counties, from July 8-August 1, 2010, Seattle Shakespeare presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and OTHELLO. The productions are free and open to the public. You will not need reservations or tickets but we do recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before the start of the show to secure a good spot on the lawn.

For a complete performance calendar, please visit www.seattleshakespeare.org or call (206) 733-8222.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Sheila Daniels

In Much Ado About Nothing, when the men return victorious from war the women are ready and waiting for romance. Couples form and weddings are planned. All is going smoothly in this delightful comedy until a jealous brother sets a devastating lie in motion. Suddenly rivals Beatrice and Benedick must join forces to save the honor of an innocent girl. With sparkling prose, Much Ado About Nothing illustrates the beauty and complexity of human relationships and will win your heart again and again.

OTHELLO, directed by Vanessa Miller

Shakespeare's Othello is a tragedy of a deception taken a step too far. After the high-ranking general Othello bypasses Iago for a promotion, the cunning manipulator enacts his revenge. By playing on the Moor's insecurities, Iago paints a false vision of Othello's unfaithful wife Desdemona which leads to a murderous fit of jealousy.

Photo Credit: John Ulman