“Othello is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. The inciting incidents take place in dark streets lit by moonlight broken up with lanterns and candles. The lighting was shaped by the intimate venue. Casa Clara was formerly a stone foundry. Its exposed wooden beams and large skylights give a feeling of being in the Old Globe. In fact, the skylights were embraced by the creative team. Rather than blocking the natural light, we accentuated the verticality of the space. We worked around the brick walls, wrought iron windows, and wooden ceiling to illuminate the acting space while allowing the presence of the venue to overwhelm the viewing experience.”
- Ethan Steimel, Lighting Designer, Othello by New Place Players
