M4M (MEASURE FOR MEASURE)

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An all male version of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure
World Premiere at Cleveland Public Theatre
Adapted and Directed by Craig J. George
Costumes design by Jenniver Sparano
Lighting design by Andrew Kalleta
Properties by Jydia Chanenka
Song Crafting by Holly Holsinger
Produced by Raymond Bobgan, Executive Artistic Director

Cast: Ashley D. Davenport, Geoff Knox, Rob Mayes, Andrew Marikis, Michael Mauldin and John Paul Soto

Winner of the Times Theatre Tributes Best Production of the Year Award

"George seizes the challenges by the throat...There are too many absolutely profound and slyly hilarious moments to recount...It's a sexy and thought-provoking experience, this 'M4M.' -Tony Brown, The Plain Dealer (Ohio’s Largest Newspaper)

"Blazing theatricality...one of those felicitous occasions when the director's concept fertilizes, rather than gilds the lily!" -The Cleveland Freetimes

“A rousing evening…this production has a sweaty and muscular sensuality, due to director Craig J. George’s imaginative use of the playing area. There's a fresh energy at work at CPT...a terrific example of how exciting this theater can be!” -Christine Howey, Scene Magazine

“Marvelous! CPT has both the talented director, in the person of Craig J. George and a very, very talented ensemble of actors….George’s vision for the play is totally creative.” - Roy Bierko, Theatre Critic

“Sizzling…a must-see! Director Craig J. George’s stark staging feels right.” -Cool Cleveland