The play takes place in Vienna, where the Duke mysteriously decides to travel away from the city and leave his deputy, Angelo, in charge, with instructions for Angelo to enforce a set of laws that the Duke himself has long neglected. Angelo proceeds to tear down the city’s brothels and arrest citizens for adultery. Isabella, a novice in a convent, learns that her brother has been arrested and pleads for his life, but her encounter with Angelo puts her in an impossible position. Quirky, comedic characters from Vienna’s underworld contrast with the near-tragic central conflict. Please note that because of adult themes in the play, we recommend this performance for audience members 13 and up.

Pigeon Creek’s production is directed by Aili Huber, artistic director of the Silk Moth Stage theater company in Virginia. It features actors Chaz Albright, Kathleen Bode, Michael Dodge, Kimi Griggs, Kat Hermes, Scott Lange, Katherine Mayberry, Ashley Normand, Emma Oliver, Sarah Stark, and Scott Wright. Pigeon Creek’s productions feature a lively, audience-interactive performance style that draws on performance conditions from Shakespeare’s own life time.