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Desdemona, A Play About a Handkerchief – Paula Vogel

Directed by Graham Jones

Paula Vogel unfolds a tale of hidden desires and twisted fates in Desdemona, a play about a handkerchief featuring three women who refuse to play by the rules, a laundry, a brothel, and a handkerchief…

Opening: Thursday, May 30th

Duration: 3 weeks

Where: TheatreFor in the Sunset Square Shopping Center

Caution

This production contains mature language and themes which may not be suitable for all audiences

Group Discounts Available

Looking for a great night of entertainment for a group of friends or colleauges? We offer discounts for groups of 10 or more. Contact us today to make arrangements: [email protected] -or- 727.203.5248

Student & TTB Discounts Available

Current Theatre Tampa Bay Members can find a code on the TTB Member Facebook page for discounted tickets.  

Student Rush Tickets are sold as seats are available.  

  • Students must show a current photo I.D. for High School, College or University
  • Tickets are only available at the Box Office
  • Tickets are sold 15 minutes prior to each performance, on a limited availabilty
  • Tickets are only $15 each!

*on select performances, certain restricions may apply. Please email [email protected] for full details

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*** discounts may be available at certain area restaurants and pubs – some restrictions apply ***

Gabrielle Cabrera

Donna Donnelly

Janice Creneti

as Desdemona, bored wife by day, revels in nocturnal adventures as a courtesan

as Emilia, ambitious and cunning, plots a climb up the servant ladder, even if it means stepping on a few bodies

as Bianca, the “majestic whore,” dreams of domesticity, a stark contrast to her flamboyant reality

Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca

find an unlikely haven, sharing secrets amidst sheets and soapsuds.

In the intimacy of the laundry, hierarchies blur. But outside, men wield the strings of fate, weaving a web of misogyny. Can these women forge their own paths, or will they remain forever trapped in roles dictated by a ruthless society?

The answer lies in a single piece of linen, a handkerchief steeped in betrayal and desire. Is it a symbol of innocence lost or a weapon of cunningly veiled defiance?

Come witness Desdemona, where Shakespeare’s classic tale gets a bawdy, irreverent twist. Unravel the mystery. Witness the transformation. Prepare to be shocked, amused, and deeply moved by these daring women.

The question remains:

What about the handkerchief?

Come and find out…

Address

1863 N Highland Ave

Clearwater, FL 33755

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Box Office Hours

one hour before showtime

Contact Us

727.203.5248
[email protected]

PERFORMANCE TIMES

Unless otherwise noted, performaces are held

Thursdays: *8 pm
Fridays: 8 pm
Saturdays: *2 & 8 pm
Sundays: 2 pm

*performances at this time do not occur every week of the run