MEASURE FOR MEASURE
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Liz Fisher
Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure is a timeless tale of morality, justice, and mercy. Set in Vienna, the play follows Duke Vincentio as he hands over his power to his deputy, Angelo. Angelo, known for his strict adherence to the law, decides to crack down on Vienna’s debauchery by enforcing an old law that condemns premarital sex. The punishment? Death. But when Angelo condemns a young man named Claudio to death for impregnating his fiancé, Claudio’s sister Isabella, a nun-to-be, pleads with Angelo for mercy. As their confrontation unfolds, the play delves into questions of power, morality, and the complexity of human nature.
Measure for Measure is a thought-provoking play that explores themes of bodily autonomy, justice, morality, and power, and promises to be a captivating theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.
Produced by The Classic Theatre
Radius Center — San Antonio, Texas
Creative Team
- Director Liz Fisher
- Assistant Director Alex Urdiales
- Stage Manager Jackie Perez
- Dramaturg / Producer Elizabeth C. Ramírez, Ph.D.
- Scenic Design Alfy Valdez
- Lighting Design Pedro Ramirez
- Costume Design Stormie Brennan
- Video Design Mark Martinez
- Composer / Sound Design John Coker
Cast
- Mark McCarver as The Duke
- Randee Nelson as Isabella
- Michael Roberts as Angelo
- Katrin Blucker Ludwig as Provost
- Blake Hammon as Lucio
- John Boyd as Pompey
- Chelsea Bumgarner as Escalus
- Matthew Dominguez as Elbow / Barnardine
- Michelle Bumgarner as Mistress Overdone / Francisca
- Guy Martin as Claudio
- Darby Williams as Mariana
- Troy Daly as Friar Peter / Abhorson
- Lucero Perez as Juliet
PRAISE FOR MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Press
Measure Press
“The more powerful message from set and staging is that this is a world of voyeurism, secrets, and ambiguity, particularly sexual ambiguity…The sharp smell of sex is particularly pungent in this staging.“
— Michael Meigs, CTX Live Theatre
Awards
Measure Awards
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Original Score
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama