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Measure for Measure (2006 Season)

Duke Vincentio has appointed his trusted minister Angelo to rule in his place. The Duke pretends to leave and Angelo assumes control of the city. Angelo's first action is to revive a law condemning seducers to death and decides to make an example of a young man, Claudio, who has consummated his relationship with Juliet.

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Angelo is advised to show mercy but remains adamant that Claudio must die. Claudio appeals to his sister Isabella, a novice nun about to take her vows. When she entreats Angelo to be merciful, he is ovecome with desire for her unattainable purity and innocence. He offers to let Claudio live if Isabella will relinquish her chastity to him which she refuses. The Duke overhears and suggests that Mariana (once betrothed to Angelo) take Isabella's place at the tryst to which they both agree. Angelo's proposal is carried out, but he breaks his promise to Isabella and orders that Claudio be killed immediately, but the Duke intervenes and restores justice.


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* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
** Member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, an Independent Labor Union
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