It has been 12 years since Seattle Shakespeare Company last produced “Measure for Measure,” and prior to that it hadn’t been on our stage since 1993. This hard edged fable of justice, morality, and power can be a challenge to stage since it has such a cynical tone even though it is considered a comedy. How often have you seen the play staged? Take a look back at our previous productions.


Mary Jane Gibson as Isabella and Paul Morgan Stetler as Angelo (2003)

Barzin Akhavan as Pompey and Amy Kim Waschke as Mistress Overdone (2003)

Paul Morgan Stetler as Angelo (2003)

The cast of “Measure for Measure” (2003)

Mary Jane Gibson as Isabella (2003)

Jeff Natter as Froth (1993)

Saxophone player (2003)

The cast of “Measure for Measure” (2003)

Cornelia Duryee as Isabella (1993)

Jim Gall as the Duke and Mary Jane Gibson as Isabella (2003)

Paul Morgan Stetler as Angelo (2003)

Beethovan Oden as Lucio and Jim Gall as the Duke (2003)

Jim Gall as the Duke (2003)

Colin Byrne as Claudio and Mary Jane Gibson as Isabella (2003)

Beethovan Oden as Lucio (2003)