Don't miss UofL's performance of Othello at the The Playhouse. “Othello” is one of playwright William Shakespeare’s most recognized dramas, but the upcoming production at the University of Louisville will feature a cultural twist on the tragedy of the Moor of Venice. 

“This play has been produced for more than 400 years and these themes of power, greed, racism and the manipulation behind it are just as prevalent today,” Hill said.  

The tragic tale of Othello as general, his new bride, his traitorous friend and his fellow officers and kinsmen will stick to its traditional roots in the UofL production, but the actors stray from typical casting.

“What we’re trying to do is look at it from a slightly different lens,” Hill said. “What would it look like if Othello’s army was representative of the diversity of America’s army today, with diverse cultures in higher ranks like general?”

Cholera, who is of Indian and Malawian descent, provided a unique appearance for Othello, a character who is often portrayed as black while the rest of the cast is portrayed by white actors. He also brought a strong background in dramatic theater after performing with Tennessee Shakespeare Company before his time at UofL.