Cast members Jeffrey Johnston, Anna Grubbs, and Mike Fabian rehearse a scene from Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure at Bay Area Harbour Playhouse.

“Shakespeare’s Contemporary Political Undertones Takes Measure!

Who would have thought that the beautiful Shakespearean language could fit in today’s society with witty political undertones?  Well, director Diane Wonio has taken Shakespeare’s comedy Measure For Measure into an interesting new direction with the current production at Bay Area Harbour Playhouse.

The cast includes a troupe of local favorites and very seasoned actors from Galveston County including: Mike Fabian of Friendswood playing Vincentio, Jeffrey Johnston of Galveston playing Angelo, Janna Grubbs of Clear Lake playing Isabella, John Lara of Dickinson playing Elbow, Michael Wonio of Galveston playing Escalus, as well as Hamilton Davis Boyd, Hal Bushnell, Rich Cline, Sarah Enticknap, Lyman Hall, Jeff Luchsinger, Debra Meeks, Dick Regenburgh III, and John J. Zipay.

Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure is about a Duke who wants a first hand view of the workings of justice within his own domain, and so he assigns the governing power to his deputy. But once the Duke is in disguise and sees what has become of the law and order in his land, he manages to prevent wicked intents from becoming wicked deeds. Justice based on measure for measure must be tempered with mercy.  A story of love, betrayal, blackmail, comedy, and politics as usual!

Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure plays March 17—April 10, 2005 Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00p.m. and Sundays at 2:30p.m. at Bay Area Harbour Playhouse located at 3803 Hwy.3 in Dickinson.  Reservations can be made by calling the theatre at 281-337-SHOW(7469).

More information all Bay Area Harbour Playhouse productions and classes can be found online at www.harbourplayhouse.com