Performances at the Louis F. Adado Riiverfront Park salt shed on the

corner of Saginaw and Grand Ave.

By William Shakespeare 

Adapted by Lindsay Palinski

Directed by Rita Deibler

This drama is one of the great tragedy themed plays by William

Shakespeare. Othello is a highly esteemed general in the service of

Venice. Iago is Othello's ambitious friend. Othello promotes the

Michael Cassio to the position of personal lieutenant and Iago is

deadly jealous. Iago begins an evil and malicious campaign

against the hero. Othello elopes with Desdemona but Iago starts to

plot against them. Othello becomes jealous and suspicious of

Desdemona. He confides in Iago that he plans to poison

Desdemona. Plots and murders ensue and Othello returns to the

castle to kill his innocent wife. He eventually smothers her to

death. Emilia tells Othello the truth about the scheming Iago.

Othello wounds Iago, then kills himself. Iago kills Emilia.

July 29-August 1st & August 5-8

All performances at 7pm

Free Admission! 

 Performances at the Louis F. Adado Riiverfront Park salt shed on the

corner of Saginaw and Grand Ave.

Generously sponsored by the Lansing City Council

and the Lansing Department of Parks and

Recreation.