Othello (1997) The Shakespeare Theater / Washington D.C. Producer: Jude Kelly Playwright: Shakespeare Cast: Patrick Stewart (Othello), Ron Canada (Iago), Teagle F. Bougere (Cassio), Franchelle Stewart Dorn (Emilia), Patrice Johnson (Desdemona) Character: Othello

Stewart played Othello without the traditional blackface in this original and thought-provoking production featuring "photo-negative" casting.

Note: Stewart was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award as Outstanding Actor in a Resident Play (1998) for this role.

Related links:
NPR's Neal Conan Interviews Patrick Stewart (12/30/1997)
Review © by Richard Gist (11/16/1997)
Review from Curtainup.com
The Shakespeare Theater — Production credits for Othello (with photos)
The Veteran Shakespearean Actor Brings a "New Kind of Othello" to The Shakespeare Theatre  — Interview