‘Julius Caesar’ – Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Charlie Lunardi. Stage Management by Zoe Moore; Scenic Design by Just Lahue; Lighting Design by Hope Debelius & Rachael Harned; Prop Design by Melinda Kalanzis; Costume Design by Gaby Obando Arévalo; Sound Design by Sam Noto. Produced by Deadword Theatre Company, ‘Julius Caesar’ runs from March 6th – March 16th at 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116. 

By Charlotte Snow

The time has come when Julius Caesar sadly becomes relevant again. This year, it’s more dangerously relevant than ever. Political violence, tyrannical rule, socioeconomic gaps, and more exist in both today’s headlines and Shakespeare’s 426-year-old play. Some theater companies shy away from this script during the post-election season for this very reason, others embrace it. I’m thankful that Deadword Theatre Company, a rising gem in the Boston theater scene, has so boldly staged one of the theatrical cannon’s most spitfire plays.  

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