Mr. Angelo
A contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare's
Measure for Measure
Written by. Daniel A. Tarker
Directed by. M.E.Graham
Stage Managed by. Laura Goodwin
Reviews
From: The Seattle Weekly
"Everyone encounters moral dilemmas. Writer Daniel Tarker’s new work picks some of the touchiest subjects to deliver a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure: rape, hypocrisy, and religion."
"Jesse Putnam delivers a perfectly evil Mr. Angelo, but one whom naive Izzy can certainly learn from."
IRFAN SHARIFF
From: The Seattle Times
"When ethics and compromise collide, there's no turning back. Daniel Tarker's "Mr. Angelo" offers a stark assessment of the costs of that collision. His intriguing play is well worth seeing"
"Emmatrice Devan's Isabelle has an idealism and earnestness that's right on."
"There's much to like about this play, and those of you who know Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" will enjoy comparing the two works. Hypocrisy, political ambition, morality and mercy are central themes in both. They each have a nefarious Angelo to ensnare the heroine. And there's even a Duke with dual personas in both. Tarker's re-imagining of the Shakespeare plot creates a thoroughly modern play that brings to mind scandals that are all too familiar today. And Isabelle's problems can't help but remind us of potential difficulties faced by contemporary women working in traditionally male roles."
Nancy Worssam
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2010841254_angelo21.html
From: Seattle Metro Blogs
"Emmatrice Devan deserves applause for the skillful way she slowly, subtly humanizes Isabelle as she navigates her treacherous journey. Her agony as she is forced to confront the notion that sometimes there is no one true path is palpable"
"Alysha Curry and Jesse Putnam provide standout performances: she as the sometimes awkward but genuinely charming Julie, struggling to cross the divide from child to adult with as much grace as she can muster; and he as the oily Mr. Angelo whose got some deep-set issues of his own. It’s hard work keeping a bad guy as villainous as Mr. Angelo from sliding into characterize but Putnam keeps him on the human side."
"Mr. Angelo is a thoughtful, engaging play well worth seeing"
Zee Grega
http://seattle.metblogs.com/2010/01/15/review-mr-angelo/
"Everyone encounters moral dilemmas. Writer Daniel Tarker’s new work picks some of the touchiest subjects to deliver a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure: rape, hypocrisy, and religion."
"Jesse Putnam delivers a perfectly evil Mr. Angelo, but one whom naive Izzy can certainly learn from."
IRFAN SHARIFF
From: The Seattle Times
"When ethics and compromise collide, there's no turning back. Daniel Tarker's "Mr. Angelo" offers a stark assessment of the costs of that collision. His intriguing play is well worth seeing"
"Emmatrice Devan's Isabelle has an idealism and earnestness that's right on."
"There's much to like about this play, and those of you who know Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" will enjoy comparing the two works. Hypocrisy, political ambition, morality and mercy are central themes in both. They each have a nefarious Angelo to ensnare the heroine. And there's even a Duke with dual personas in both. Tarker's re-imagining of the Shakespeare plot creates a thoroughly modern play that brings to mind scandals that are all too familiar today. And Isabelle's problems can't help but remind us of potential difficulties faced by contemporary women working in traditionally male roles."
Nancy Worssam
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2010841254_angelo21.html
From: Seattle Metro Blogs
"Emmatrice Devan deserves applause for the skillful way she slowly, subtly humanizes Isabelle as she navigates her treacherous journey. Her agony as she is forced to confront the notion that sometimes there is no one true path is palpable"
"Alysha Curry and Jesse Putnam provide standout performances: she as the sometimes awkward but genuinely charming Julie, struggling to cross the divide from child to adult with as much grace as she can muster; and he as the oily Mr. Angelo whose got some deep-set issues of his own. It’s hard work keeping a bad guy as villainous as Mr. Angelo from sliding into characterize but Putnam keeps him on the human side."
"Mr. Angelo is a thoughtful, engaging play well worth seeing"
Zee Grega
http://seattle.metblogs.com/2010/01/15/review-mr-angelo/
Opening January 14th, 2010
When Clay Stephens is arrested for statutory rape after getting his sixteen year old girlfriend pregnant, he pleads with his sister, Isabelle, to help him fight the charges by using her influence as a popular local pastor to persuade the district attorney to drop the case. Yet, the district attorney, a new appointee named Mr. Angelo, has his own nefarious agenda – for Clay and Isabelle. Based loosely on Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, this intense, thought provoking drama promises an evening of surprising twists and turns as Isabelle takes a journey through the greatest nightmare she has ever faced.
Event Details
January 14 - February 7
Odd Duck Studio on Capitol Hill
1214 10th Ave Seattle, WA
Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm.
Odd Duck Studio on Capitol Hill
1214 10th Ave Seattle, WA
Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets.
Admission is $15.00.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91139
Discount tickets also available through GoldStar
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Admission is $15.00.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91139
Discount tickets also available through GoldStar
https://www.goldstar.com/signup