Measure for Measure
Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
41 Second Street Cambridge
41 Second Street Cambridge
Society's going to hell in a hand basket, and Duke Vincentio figures the best way to fix a bad situation is to remove himself and put the government into the hands of the one person who can restore order, Angelo. Big mistake. Given free reign over the city, Angelo terrorizes Vienna with his overly strict moral codes -- including a ban on fornication. When his secret lust and increasing arrogance endanger a young woman and her brother, the old Duke must step back in to set things right. Prostitution, piety and politics mix in one of Shakespeare's darkest and most delectable comedies.
Presented by Actors' Shakespeare Project
Thru - Feb 1, 2015