Event

Measure for Measure presented by the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory

When the Duke of Vienna suddenly leaves town on what he claims is a secret mission, he transfers his power to his deputy, the moralistic Angelo. Morals and justice are both tested when the young Isabella pleads to Angelo for the life of her brother, Claudio. The stage is then set for the famous bed trick, the head trick, the machinations of the absent Duke, and a cast of unforgettable characters in this most-"modern" of all of Shakespeare's plays.

August 1 - August 17
Outdoors in the Meadow at Johns Hopkins Evergreen Museum & Library
4545 North Charles Street

Special performance August 2 at 9:30pm includes a 6:30pm performance of Much Ado About Nothing.

August 23 and 24
Indoors in the Great Hall Theater at St. Mary's Community Center
3900 Roland Avenue

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 4:00pm
Pre-show entertainment begins 30 minutes before showtime
Performances at the Meadow are open for picnics 1 hour before showtime

Tickets are exchangeable for any performance during the run!

As with all Factory productions, Measure for Measure is presented using the staging conditions of Shakespeare's day. Factory productions bring Shakespeare's works to life in a way that is fresh and accessible to modern audiences without compromising the original language. The result is a fun, engaging, and fast-paced show that celebrates the artistry of Shakespeare's language. We call it Uncommon Shakespeare for the Common Man.