Othello Audiobook

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PASSIONATE LOVE IN A PREJUDICED WORLD In Shakespeares most intimate tragedy, director Bill Rauch explores racism, religious bias, xenophobia, and the more disturbing aspects of relationships in the context of our societys ongoing struggle with polarizing differences. Consumed by their bigotry, those who praised the Moorish general Othellos military successes now reject his marriage to Desdemona. The newlyweds are determined to overcome all obstacles, but Othellos assignment in an exotic new location draws them into the web of his lieutenant Iago, whose resentment and demons know no bounds. Download and start listening now! A haunting productionOthello is a very well done piece of theater that is quite sad and tragictruebut it leaves the audience with much to ponder. Siskiyou Daily News on the Oregon Shakespeare Festivals 2018 theatrical production of Othello

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[The] dual qualities of timeliness and timelessness are underscored by Bill Rauchs sinewy and bracingly fast-moving production. Boston Globe