In the winter of 1846, the American “Army of Observation” has moved across the disputed Nueces River and settled into Corpus Christi Camp, along the Gulf Coast. As the long winter passes without incident, the army grows restless; to alleviate some of the boredom, a young captain – John Magruder – builds a theatre and begins producing plays to pass the time. When he decides to produce Shakespeare’s Othello, two promising young lieutenants – Ulysses S. Grant and James Longstreet - are invited to audition for the role of Desdemona. Grant and Longstreet have been best friends since they were cadets at West Point, but the contest for Desdemona soon begins to encompass other differences, and they find themselves divided on questions of nationalism, loyalty, fate, and purpose. As resentments become betrayals, their friendship dissolves even as war with Mexico looms. The ghost of Mexican President and General Santa Anna conducts and narrates much of the action, compelling the two lieutenants toward their destinies in the American Civil War.
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with this vital institution." Laura Margolis, Executive Artistic Director, StageworksHudson
“What could be better, and more appropriate for a full performing arts center than to encourage and support new works in all genres. It fits perfectly that the new Proctors would sponsor a festival of new plays in the region as a part of its mission. This festival defines us as an organization within the community and within the arts. “
Philip Morris
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