Ian Lassiter and Elizabeth Mueller star in "Othello," presented by UpstART Theater at the Wright Opera House this weekend. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday and at 4 p.m. Sunday. Photo courtesy John Kissingford
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An original take on Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’
Ian Lassiter is intimately familiar with Shakespeare’s plays, performing a variety of roles in several tragedies in his 15 years as a professional actor, including the lead roles in “Hamlet” and “Macbeth.” It’s part of his life goal: to be the lead in every Shakespearean play.
