SM for ‘Measure for Measure’ with Shakespeare Project

This fall, Christopher Prentice is continuing his newfound role as stage manager, for The Shakespeare Project of Chicago's Measure for Measure, running Nov. 16–20 at four Chicago-area venues.

Directed by Erin Sloan, the cast includes Christian Davis Aldridge as Claudio; Josh Carpenter as the Duke; Andie Dae as Isabella; Joe Fernandez as Elbow, Friar Peter, and Gentleman; Bradley Halverson as Mariana, Mistress Overdone, and Justice; Leslie Ann Handelman as Escalus; Benjamin Jouras as Pompey; Tim Kough as the Provost; Joe Lehman as Angelo; Lauren Miller as Francisca, Barnardine, and Servant; Tom Morin as Lucio; and Stephanie Neuerburg as Juliet, Froth, and Messenger.

The production features music and sound design by George Zahora. Derek Matson is the dramaturg.

Earlier this year, Chris stage-managed the Project's Dear Rhoda and Timon of Athens.

Chris returns to Measure for Measure for his fourth go-around. He made his professional debut for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival in a season that included the play. For the Next Theatre Company, he understudied all the male roles — and appeared for a weekend as the Provost. And he played Claudio, opposite Geraint Wyn Davies, Stephen Ouimette, and Carmen Grant, in Martha Henry's production for the Stratford Festival.

For more information, visit shakespeareprojectchicago.org

Image courtesy The Shakespeare Project of Chicago