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Othello

By: William Shakespeare, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Bill Rauch - director
Narrated by: full cast
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Passionate Love in a Prejudiced World

In Shakespeare’s most intimate tragedy, director Bill Rauch explores racism, religious bias, xenophobia, and the more disturbing aspects of relationships in the context of our society’s ongoing struggle with polarizing differences.

Consumed by their bigotry, those who praised the Moorish general Othello’s military successes now reject his marriage to Desdemona. The newlyweds are determined to overcome all obstacles, but Othello’s assignment in an exotic new location draws them into the web of his lieutenant Iago, whose resentment and demons know no bounds.

Public Domain (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Drama & Plays Shakespeare
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I applaud the actors, this is a brilliant enactment and serves to bring to life the characters in a thoroughly enjoyable way.

Bravo

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I very much liked this performance. All actors were so convincing and the Shakespearean text was preserved as much as possible.

Very good

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These voice actors did a really good life bringing Shakespeares characters to life. Very believable portrayals, particularly Othello, Iago and Desdemona. I found those three to be very compelling. I’ve listened twice already.

A really enjoyable performance

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This is a stunning performance given by actors who know what they're saying. This rendition of Othello is clear and full of motivation. This helps one not only understand, but thoroughly enjoy Shakespeare.

That's what I call Shakespeare

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