Measure for Measure

In Shakespeare’s dark comedy *Measure for Measure*, human nature collides with the letter of the law. This Folger Theatre production examines power, desire, morality, societal upheaval, redemption, and the question of whose voices are silenced or allowed to break through.

Directed by Helen Hayes Award winner Psalmayene 24, the production is set in the 1950s American South. It marks the play’s return to Folger Theatre for the first time since 2006 and serves as the first production in Folger Theatre’s 2026–2027 all-Shakespeare season.

When: September 22–November 1, 2026

Schedule: The page gives the production run but does not list individual performance dates or showtimes.

Venue: Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill

Director: Psalmayene 24

Cast: Renea S. Brown, Nathan Darrow, and Lee Osorio are among the announced performers.

Setting: The American South in the 1950s

Tickets: Price not available