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Othello Final Script
Othello Final Script
Othello Final Script
Characters
Balbuena, Oniel as OTHELLO
Atillo, John Glenn J. as LAGO
Alvarico, Elzyna as MICHAEL CASSIO
Canedo, Gary as RODERIGO
Caynila, Regina as DESDEMONA
Andrino, Via as EMILIA
Bacalso, Kimberly as MONTANO
Bagalanon, Ella Marie as the DUKE
Capoy, Gillie Mae as BRABANZIO and
GRAZIANO
Cabanig, Junalyn as LODOVICO
Alberca, Vera Mae as BIANCA
ACT I
ACT I
i. Meeting on Cyprus
Setting: Cyprus
Characters: Montano and three Gentlemen
Montano: What can you see out on the
ocean?
First Gentlemen: Nothing. The waters so
rough that I cant see any sails, either in the
bay or on the ocean.
Montano: It was windy on shore too. A big
blast of wind shook our fortifications. How
could a ship made out of wood hold together
in those mountainous waves? What do you
think will be the result of this storm?
Second Gentlemen: The Turkish navy will
be broken up. The winds whipping up the
waves so high you expect them to reach the
clouds and splash against the stars in the
sky. Ive never seen the waters so disturbed.
Montano: If the Turkish fleet isnt protected
in some harbor, their men must all be
drowned. No ship could survive this storm.
A THIRD GENTLEMAN enters.
Third Gentlemen: Ive got news, boys, the
wars over! This terrible storm has smashed
the Turks so badly that their plans are
ruined. One of our ships has reported that it
saw most of their fleet shipwrecked.
Montano: What? Is this true?
Third Gentlemen: The ships sailing into
harbor now; its from Verona. Michael
Cassio, lieutenant of the Moor Othello, has
arrived on shore. The Moor himself is still at
sea. Hes been commissioned to come here
to Cyprus.
Montano: Im happy about that. Hell be a
good governor.
Third Gentlemen: Cassio brings good news
about the Turkish defeat, but hes worried
about the Othellos safety. The two of them
were separated during the storm.
Montano: I hope to God Othellos all right. I
served under him, and I know what an
excellent commander he is. Lets go to the
shore to get a look at the ship that came in,
and to look out for Othellos ship.
Third Gentlemen: Lets do that. Every
minute we expect more ships to arrive.
ii. Meeting of Lago and Roderigo part 2
Setting: Harbor
Characters: Lago and Roderigo
Lago: Meet me down at the harbor.Come
here. They say love makes cowards brave.
So if youre brave, listen to me. Lieutenant
Cassio will be on guard duty tonight. But
first, I have to tell you that Desdemonas
completely in love with him.
Roderigo: With Cassio? Thats impossible
Lago: Be quiet and listen to me. Remember
how she fell madly in love with the Moor
because he bragged and told her made-up
stories? Did you expect her to keep on
loving him for his chattering? Youre too
smart to think that. No, she needs someone
nice-looking. Othellos ugly, what pleasure
could she find in him?
Lago: They were lusting after each other.
You could tell by how they were acting that
theyre going to be lovers. Ill be nearby.
Make Cassio angry somehow, either by
speaking too loud, or insulting his military
skills, or however else you want.
Roderigo: Alright.
Lago: Hes hot-tempered, and he might try
to hit you with his staff. Try to get him to
do that. Thatll allow me to stir up public
sentiment against him here in Cyprus. Ill
get them so riled up that theyll only calm
down when Cassios fired. To get what you
want, you need to get Cassio out of the
way. If you dont do that, things are
hopeless for you.
Roderigo: Ill do it, if you help me out.
Lago: I promise I will. Meet me in a little
while at the citadel. I need to get Othellos
things from the ship. Goodbye.
Roderigo: Goodbye.
ACT III
CASSIO EXITS
END OF SCENE
ii. Desdemona confronts Othello
Setting: Cyprus
Characters: Desdemona and Othello
Desdemona: I was talking to a petitioner just
now, someone who is suffering from your
anger.
Othello: Who do you mean?
Desdemona: Your lieutenant, Cassio. If I've
got any influence over you at all, please
patch things up with him. In my judgment,
this man truly loves you, and his mistake
was innocent rather than wicked. Please call
him and tell him to come back here.
Othello: Was that him just now?
Desdemona: yes, and he feels so bad and
humble that I feel bad along with him. My
love, call him back in here.
Othello: Some other time, my sweet
Desdemona.
Desdemona: Please just name a time, but
dont wait more than three days. Hes very
sorry with what he did so just tell me when
he would come.
Othello: Please, no more. He can come
whenever he wants.
Desdemona: dont act like you're doing me a
favor!
Othello: I wont deny you anything! In the
meantime, please just leave me alone for a
while.
Lago: sir
Othello: What is it Lago?
Lago: When you were wooing Desdemona,
did Michael Cassio know about it?
Othello: Yes, he knew about it the whole
time. Why?
Lago: Just curious. No reason. I never
realized he knew her.
Othello: Do you see something wrong with
that? Isnt he an honest man?
Lago: As far as I know, sir.
Othello: What are you thinking?
Lago: Thinking, sir?
Othello: Thinking sir? Quit repeating what I
am saying and tell me what is on your head.
I know you think something badly of Cassio.
Just a while ago you were like what? When
you saw Cassio with my wife. You're my
friend, tell me what are you thinking.
Lago: Of course I'm your friend, sir. As for
Cassio, its best for me to just swear that he
is honest.
Othello: Just tell me what your suspicions
are.
Lago: Dont make me do that, sir. I'm
obliged to obey all your orders, but what if
my thoughts are disgusting? I dont want
you to over think things, sir. I'm your friend.
Othello: You're not being a good friend here,
Lago. Tell me. I command you to tell me.
Lago: fine. But I'm not talking about proof
yet. Watch your wife. Watch how she is with
Cassio. Just watch. Dont be suspicious. I
dont want you to be taken advantage of just
because you are a trusting guy. Watch out! I
know the people of Venice pretty well.
Othello: Do you really think so?
Lago: She lied to her father once didnt she?
She could probably lie to you too.
Othello: I'm indebted to you forever.
Lago: I'm sure Desdemona would never
cheat on you, sir. I love you and I'm your
friend. I dont want you to get too depressed
about this, but just be cautious. I have to go
now, sir.
Othello: you are a good man, Lago. There
has never lived a more loyal friend.
LAGO EXITS
DESDEMONA AND EMILIA ENTER
LAGO ENTERS
Lago: what are you doing here alone?
Emilia: Dont snap at me I've got something
for you.
Lago: Youve got something for me? Its a
common thing-
Emilia: What?
Lago: To have a stupid wife
Emilia: Oh is that so? And what would you
give me for Othellos handkerchief? The one
you asked me to steal a hundred times?
Lago: Good girl, come give it to me.
Emilia: what would you do with it?
Lago: whats it to you anyway? Just dont
admit to anyone that you know about it. I
need it. Now go away.
EMILIA EXITS
OTHELLO ENTERS
OTHELLO ENTERS
DESDEMONA: I wont leave him alone
until he gives Cassio his job back. How are
you my dear Othello?
OTHELLO EXITS
EMILIA: Madam, I think he is jealous of
you and Cassio.
END OF SCENE
BIANCA ENTERS
THEY EXIT
END OF SCENE
ACT IV
CASSIO ENTERS
CASSIO: Whats the matter?
LAGO: Othellos having some kind of
epileptic fit. No, dont help. When he leaves,
its best that I talk to you, but not now. Go
away for a while. Ill follow you in a sec.
CASSIO EXITS
What happened, General? Did you hit your
head?
OTHELLO: Are you making fun of me?
LAGO: Of course not! You're my friend,
dear sir. And I want you to be a man. Lots of
men get married to cheating wives. Your
case is better than that. Kissing her and
thinking shes innocent when in fact shes a
whore. Id rather know the truth. Calm down,
now. Cassio was here a while ago. I told him
to come back in a bit, so hide here and
watch as I extract from him the whole story.
I'm your friend. Just watch, but dont get
carried away by rage, or Ill think you're not
a man.
OTHELLO: Im telling you, Im not done
with him yet.
LAGO: thats fine, but keep your cool. Go
hide now.
OTHELLO HIDES
CASSIO ENTERS
CASSIO: I dont think Ill ever get my job
back, my friend.
LAGO: Just keep asking Desdemona, and it
will be yours. If it was up to Bianca, youd
have your job back already.
CASSIO: HAHAHAHA THE POOR
THING. I really think she loves me.
LAGO: She says you're going to marry her.
Are you?
CASSIO: Me? MARRY HER? That whore?
Please give me a little credit because Im not
that stupid. HAHAHA
BIANCA ENTERS
BIANCA EXITS
LAGO: Go after her, Cassio. Go, I think
shes upset.
CASSIO EXITS
OTHELLO EXITS
DESDEMONA: Emilia, he asked me to
send you away.
EMILIA: Send me away?
DESDEMONA: Thats what he said. I have
to show him that I truly love him. I truly do.
So for now lets follow what he says.
Goodnight, Emilia.
EMILIA: Goodnight, madam.
EMILIA EXITS
OTHELLO ENTERS
OTHELLO: Oh thats Cassio. My good
friend lago kept his promise.
CASSIO: Someone help! Get me a surgeon.
HELP!
OTHELLO: MY GOOD FRIEND LAGO.
You went as far as murder to help your
friend in his misfortune. Desdemona, you
whore. You are dead now and youre coming
to hell with me.
OTHELLO EXITS
LAGO ENTERS
LAGO: Whos shouting? My god what
happened here?
LODOVICO: We dont know. Someone
tried to kill Othellos ensign.
CASSIO: Is that you lago? My friend help
me. Roderigo tried to kill me. Help!
LAGO: You murderer! You tried to kill my
friend! Youll die for this.
RODERIGO DIES
BIANCA ENTERS
BIANCA: Oh Cassio, my sweet Cassio,
dont die on me please! Signor, please make
sure he doesnt die. I am begging you.
GRAZIANO: Well take good care of him,
dont worry.
EMILIA ENTERS
END OF SCENE
DESDEMONA WAKES UP
OTHELLO: HA!
EMILIA: Go ahead, kill me. Do your worst.
You stupid fool! Im not afraid of you. Ill tell
everyone what you did, even if it costs me
my life. HELP! Everyone help! The moor
has killed my mistress! MURDER! HELP!
LAGO EXITS
END OF SCENE
END OF PLAY