Shakespeare Theatre Company

05/16/2026

“You are seldom challenged physically, mentally, emotionally in a very complex way like this. It seems very simple at times—it’s an issue of jealousy and revenge. But the complexity of that is the thing I’m learning in the process. It’s devious in that way.”

In a new feature, Washington Post sat down with OTHELLO star Wendell Pierce to discuss Pierce's titanic body of work and his nuanced approach to the Bard.

OTHELLO begins next week at Harman Hall.

“The Wire” actor Wendell Pierce, now starring in “Othello” at D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre, wants to be in film, television and theater every year.

05/14/2026

Go into the OTHELLO rehearsal room with Wendell Pierce as he uncovers the love and hubris of Shakespeare’s tragic hero. OTHELLO plays MAY 19–JUN 28 at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.

05/13/2026

shakespeare maxxing for the baddies 💅✨️

05/12/2026

“F***, this is a good play!” Go into the OTHELLO rehearsal room with Lucas Iverson. OTHELLO plays MAY 19–JUN 28 at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.

05/11/2026

"Acting ignited something ravenous in me that I couldn’t stop. I threw myself in then and all these years later I feel like I’m still falling.”

Washington City Paper interviewed Baltimore native Lucas Iverson about the whirlwind year he has had since his career skyrocketed following his D.C. theatre debut in last season's FRANKENSTEIN. He returns to STC to join the cast of OTHELLO, and discussing the similarities between his Cassio and THE PITT's Ogilvie, and more, in this intimate interview.

Baltimore native Lucas Iverson talks newfound fame, hospital drama, and the parallels between Othello’s Cassio and The Pitt’s Ogilvie.

05/08/2026

"There's magic in the web of it." 🕸️

Snapshots from inside the OTHELLO rehearsal room. Wendell Pierce stars in OTHELLO beginning MAY 19.

📸 The cast of OTHELLO by Jeffrey Ray.

05/07/2026

Oh my LORT!

The League of Resident Theatres will receive a special award at the 79th Tony Awards, a well-deserved recognition of the vital role regional theatres play in American theatre.

LORT is the nation’s largest professional theatre association, connecting leading nonprofit theatres across the country. Through its collective bargaining agreement with Actors' Equity Association, LORT theatres are able to engage top professional actors from across the country, bringing exceptional talent to stages in communities nationwide.

STC is proud to be a member of this thriving artistic community. Congratulations to all LORT theatres, and the countless arts administrators who make our work possible.

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

Spotted in the OTHELLO rehearsal room. May the 4th be with you 💫

05/02/2026

Vinyl preparations underway 🍓 Desdemona saw Othello’s visage in his mind, and now you can see it towering over F Street. OTHELLO begins MAY 19.

05/01/2026

STC is holding Equity Principal Auditions for our 26/27 Season 🎭️

Join us at home in Washington, D.C. MAY 7–8 or in NYC on MAY 12. More information, including character breakdowns, can be found at ShakespeareTheatre.org/auditions