by William Shakespeare|
Cast List
Othello, a noble Moor in the service of the Venetian state : Edward Nelson Brabantio, a senator of Venice : Ron Brooker Cassio, Othello's lieutenant : Sebastian Graham-Jones Iago, Othello's ancient : Nick Lynch Roderigo, a Venetian gentleman : Leon Tanner The Duke of Venice : Phillip Fasham Senators : Patrick Lee, Malachi Lawless Lodovico, kinsman of Brabantio : Eric Griffin Montano, Governor of Cyprus : James Reilly Gratiano, brother of Brabantio : Ron Brooker Desdemona, wife of Othello and daughter of Brabantio : Ginni Barlow Emilia, wife of Iago : Carol Matthews Bianca, a courtesan : Lynn Jones Cypriot Gentlemen : Alfred Molina, Peter Williams Soldiers : Francis Dillon, Malachi Lawless, John Belli
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Production Team
Director : Martyn Corbett Set Design : Bill Dudley Lighting Design : Marilyn Gold and Bill Dudley Stage Manager : Georgina Willerton DSM : Terry Murphy ASMs : Terry Ridings, Jeremy Webber, Jennifer Pugh Sound : Brian McLoone Switchboard : Rod Dungate Wardrobe : Marjorie Hogg Set construction and properties : Bill Dudley, Sue Plummer, Margaret Pickering, Terry Ridings, Terry Murphy, Cliff Giles and members of the company |
Noted actor Alfred Molina was a Tower member at the start of his career. On the occasion of the Tower's 90th birthday, he sent us this message:
"Happy 90th Birthday to the Tower Theatre! I have always been proud of my connection with the Tower, where, as a 16 year old schoolboy I was roped into a production of Othello by the director, Martyn Corbett, who happened to be my English Literature teacher. It was the start of my life as an actor. A kid among a company of adults who never spoke down to me, and treated me as an equal who, in terms of talent and skill, I most certainly was not! I ended up acting in a few more productions, and worked backstage, even operated the lighting board.
It was a revelation to me; watching these amazing people making theatre in a supportive atmosphere, that was serious and so much fun, sharing their love and enthusiasm and bringing this lanky, awkward kid along with them. I will always be thankful for that unique experience that helped shape me and gave me a love for the craft that has never deserted me. Thank you, Tower Repertory, and Happy 90th Birthday.”