Fall 2007

William Shakespeare
Directed by: Christopher Kauffman - Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts

October 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29
Kline Theatre

 

In this complex and dark comedy, Duke Vincentio leaves the fervently pious Angelo in charge of Vienna to clean up the town. After enforcing the death penalty for fornication, he suddenly finds himself overcome with passion for a woman about to enter the convent. What unfolds is a delirious tale of lust, justice, and mercy, beautifully spun by Shakespeare to expose the hypocrisy that results when one imposes absolute power on a community.