Measure For Measure

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Dustin J. Martin

The Duke of Vienna conducts a social experiment: he pretends to leave town putting his deputy Angelo in charge to see how the situation will unfold. Angelo immediately becomes an autocratic tyrant, enforcing the most severe forgotten laws as the situation threatens to spiral out of control. Only a young woman, Isabella, galvanized by the death sentence handed down to her brother, stands in the way.

Produced by Madison Shakespeare Company at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison

Performances: April 24 - May 2, 2026

Performance Times:
Fri, Apr 24th - 7:30pm
Sat, Apr 25th - 7:30pm
Sun, Apr 26th - 2:00pm
Thu, Apr 30th - 7:30pm
Fri, May 1st - 7:30pm
Sat, May 2nd - 5:00pm

Ticket Prices: $25

Call 608-661-9696 for reservations or more information.

How you can help support MadStage! Radio theater page Submit show information to MadStage Information about performance venues Wisconsin playwrights and scripts page Theater humor page Win Free Tickets! Thanks to all those who've contributed to MadStage in the past year! About MadStage Theater and dance classes, workshops, teachers and schools Performance links Performance-related job and volunteer opportunities, plus internship listings Dance Groups featured on MadStage Theater groups featured on MadStage Performance Calendar Home

Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

1/9/2026
1/10/2026

Auditions for Measure For Measure are now open. Madison Shakespeare Company is seeking 10-13 performers for the April 24-May 2 production of Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure, directed by Dustin J. Martin. In this adaptation on the intimate Evjue stage, many performers will play multiple roles. Auditions are January 9 at 6:30 PM and January 10 at 2:00 PM on the Bartell Theatre’s Evjue stage.

Full character descriptions and signup at madisonshakespeare.org/auditions