Jealousy. Deception. Revenge.
Shakespeare’s Most Intimate Tragedy Comes to Meridian.

Dec 4–14   |  Meridian Masonic Lodge

An immersive experience

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About the Show

A tale of love, loyalty… and lurking danger.

Step into a world where passion runs deep, secrets simmer beneath the surface, and trust is the most powerful weapon of all. When a celebrated general secretly marries a noblewoman, their union seems like the stuff of storybooks—until whispers and manipulations begin to twist reality.

Set against the backdrop of war and politics, Othello is a gripping journey into the complexities of the human heart. With poetic language, unforgettable characters, and a mystery that unfolds piece by piece, this Shakespearean drama explores how easily truth can be bent—and how high the cost can be when it is.

You won’t just be watching Othello—you’ll be inside it.

The intimate setting of the Lodge breaks the barrier between audience and actor.

  • Dates: December 4–14
    Dec. 4 — Preview     featuring Lexi Johns as Desdemona
    Dec. 5 — Opening

  • Venue: Meridian Masonic Lodge
    800 E 2nd St, Meridian, ID 83642

  • Times: Th-Sat, 7pm  |  Sun, 2pm

  • Tickets: $20 Reserved Seating
    $35 Premium Seating
    $15 Preview (12/4)

  • Other Details:
    • The stage will be an extreme thrust (audience on three sides).

    • There will be two Premium Tables of 6 individual spots available per show.

    • Chad Spears will be providing live piano accompaniment on all dates except 12/6 and 12/13.

    • Dirty Soda Bar by Meridian Lodge #47

    • Alcohol will be available
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Cast

Othello……………….John Wicks
Desdemona………………Dana Roehr
Iago………………Taylor Hawker
Emilia/Duke of Venice/2nd Gentleman………………Tiara Thompson
Bianca/Montano/1st Senator………………Shana Tavares
Cassio………………David Cowan
Roderigo/2nd Senator………………Declan Kempe
Brabantio/Lodovico/1st Gentleman………………Matthew Melton

Special Thanks

Presenting Sponsor

The BEWS Foundation

Venue Sponsor

Our Grantors

Leading Role Sponsor ($5,000+)

Josh Johnston

Champion Sponsors ($1,000+)

Allies ($500+)

Lex Gonzalez & Daniel Vogt
Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation

Patreon Supporters

$50: Terri Dillion $20: Charlie Gibson • Danielle Higley • Diane Clayton • Drew Lobner • Elizabeth Greeley • Mr. & Mrs. Garth F. Hopson • Simon Fox • Stephanie Baird • Steve • Tonya Romero • Will Hudson $10: Ali Johnson • Anna Belt Gordon Fradenburgh • Ariel Foster • Brionica • Christina Leet • Eric • Ingrid & Darryl Jungen • James Barrett-Spencer • Jenny Wolff • Nova Calverley-Frye • Peter Fridel & Kiran Spees • Rob F • Sheli $5: Chad Shohet • Cynthia Atanga • Declan Kempe • Edith Grace • Erin Chancer • Hannah Thomas • Joan • Joe Colletti • Jonelle Warnock • Juliana Giovannini • Valentine Hightower

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Don’t miss the most intimate Shakespeare experience of the year.

December 4–14
Meridian Masonic Lodge

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Who We Are

The Boise Bard Players make Shakespeare and other classics affordable and accessible to the Treasure Valley, from Caldwell to Mountain Home. We tell these stories through minimal sets in unconventional places like breweries, parks, and historical sites. Our goal is to make you walk away saying, “Not only did I understand it—I loved it!”