June 23 - August 12
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
JUNE 23 – AUGUST 12
“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall…”
–Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 1
Vienna is rife with brothels and redolent of sin, but when its Duke decamps, his deputy takes a hard right on transgressors. Mocking hypocrisy and skewering corrupt authority, Shakespeare weaves a morality tale where the falsely virtuous are exposed and true-hearted victims rewarded. Not his first swipe at the Puritans who disapproved of many things in Elizabethan society – including plays and playwrights – Shakespeare’s sharp-witted tale takes its title from the New Testament Book of Matthew: “For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”
Directed by Jenny Bennett.
Run time: 2 hours plus one 15-minute intermission
Cast
Aidan O’Reilly *
Lucio
Aidan O’Reilly is an actor and director with the American Shakespeare Center, known for his work on Shakespearean classics.
Alexis Baigue
Barnadine, Friar Thomas
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Angela Iannone *
Escalus
Angela Iannone is a celebrated actor, known for her nuanced performances and captivating presence at ASC and beyond.
Brandon Carter *
Claudio
Brandon Carter was the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center from January 2022-March 2024.
Corrie Green *
Juliet, Froth
Corrie Green is an Actor and Dance Captain at the American Shakespeare Center and performs as Belle and Belinda in A Christmas Carol 2024.
Erica Cruz Hernández *
Pompey
THIS SEASON: Borachio and Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing; Gertrude in Hamlet; Titus Lartius in Coriolanus; Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol
Gabriela Castillo-Miranda
Isabella
THIS SEASON: Don John/Sexton in Much Ado About Nothing; Barnardo in Hamlet; Virgilia in Coriolanus
Jack Young *
Duke Vincentio
THIS SEASON: Baptista and Peter in Taming of the Shrew, Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure, Antonio and Verges in Much Ado About Nothing
Jess Kadish
Mariana
THIS SEASON: Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing; Reynaldo, Francisco in Hamlet; Young Martius in Coriolanus; Fred and Old Joee in A Christmas Carol
Joe Mucciolo *
Mistress Overdone
Joe Mucciolo is a skilled actor known for his nuanced performances that bring timeless stories to life at ASC and beyond.
Meg Rodgers *
Elbow
THIS SEASON: Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Hamlet in HAMLET, First Citizen in CORIOLANUS
Nicolas Eric Sanchez *
Provost
THIS SEASON: Soothsayer and Trebonius in Julius Caesar, Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Philip Orazio *
Angelo
THIS SEASON: Fight Director; Cassius in Julius Caesar; Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice; Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Anna Taylor
Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Ethan Goodmansen
Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Morgan Rose Ford
Acting Fellow
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Pete Sheldon
Acting Fellow
Pete Sheldon is a versatile performer and musician whose passion for Shakespearean theatre and dynamic storytelling shine at ASC and beyond.
Acting Fellow
Mikaela Hanrahan
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Artistic Team
Jenny Bennett * ‡
Director
THIS SEASON: Actor in THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again)
Jocelyn A. Thompson *
Stage Manager
THIS SEASON: Stage Manager
Marie Lupia
Costume Shop Manager
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
Amy Monsalve
Wardrobe Supervisor
Amy Monsalve is Wardrobe Manager & Design Assistant at the ASC, recognized for her attention to detail and passion for bringing costumes to life.
Tori Wright
Wardrobe Supervisor
Tori Wright is a skilled Costume Designer with a rich background in managing costumes for both classic & contemporary theatre.
Conrad Gothard
Props Artisan/Stage Management Fellow
Conrad Gothard is a skilled Prop Shop Manager with experience bringing Shakespearean and contemporary productions to life.
Sam Moss
Props Artisan
THIS SEASON: Props Artisan
Sarah White
Props Artisan
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan