In Shakespeare’s rarely staged comedy, human nature and the law collide. Newly enforced regulations penalize the everyday citizens of Vienna, but don’t stop the hijinks of a rambunctious crew of bawdy residents.
In this morally lax city, a corrupt official tries to coerce novice nun Isabella to submit to his desires. Can Isabella maintain her vow of chastity and save her incarcerated brother’s life?
Measure for Measure offers considerations into societal upheaval and asks whose voices are silenced and whose voices break through.
Subscribe to Folger Theatre’s 2026-2027 season to see Measure for Measure, Hamlet, and a Shakespeare comedy whose title will be announced at a later date.