JULY 15 - 19, 2026
7:30 PM
SALISBURY HOUSE & GARDENS

Shakespeare's fascinating dark comedy opens with the Duke leaving the city and appointing his deputy, Angelo, to look after things while he is away. Angelo begins by enforcing the archaic laws of the land and sentences a man named Claudio to death. When Claudio’s sister, the nun Isabella, comes to speak on his behalf, Angelo offers a deal - her chastity in exchange for her brother’s life.

our team

CAST

Duke: Eric Olson
Escalus: Davida D. Williams
Provost/Barnadine: Tom Geraty
Elbow/Abhorson/Friar: Seth Williams
Angelo: David Korkow
Isabella: Scout Kuehn
Mariana: Eliana Mascareñas
Lucio: Jamal Johnson
Claudio: Braden Hoyer
Juliet/Froth: Sabrina Fullhart
Overdone/Nun: Bernadette Beck
Pompey: Lou Ramsey

CREW

Director: Carl Lindberg
Co-Producers: Keshia Meissner & Alex Wendel
Costume Designer, Stitcher: Kate Kanne
Lighting Designer: Elijah Heginger
Music Director: Lexus Thiessen
Sound Design & Operator: Todd Warming
Master Electrician & Lighting Consultant: Nathan Epley
Production & Lighting Assistants: Samuel Harrington & Wesley McPike
Production Manager: Sarah Coeur
Stage Manager: Kenedy Panosh
Assistant Stage Manager: Vanessa Rivas-Pena
Backstage Crew: Asia-Danielle Keane, Fiona Addy, & Zander Hamilton
Dramaturg: Colin Hogan

our show was brought to you by:

Queen Sponsor

Craig & Betty Miller

Duke Sponsor

Nancy Main

Earl Sponsor

Iles Funeral Homes

Knight Sponsors

Robert & Joy King
Sue Dittmer & Bonnie Hodson
Trudy Holman Hurd
John Schmidt & Deb Wiley
Sue & Art Wittmack

Squire Sponsors

Frank & Maritza Cortez
Bruce Hughes & Randy Hamilton
Vintage Love Rentals

Donors

Joan Anderson
Patty Bixler
William Croghan
Trinity Braun-Arana
Andrea Cornish
Christopher Davis
de Jesus Buonaiuto Family - in memory of Carolyn Joan Reed
Michelle Delury
Sue Dittmer & Bonnie Hodson
Dr. Steven Fink
Suzanne Guess
Megan Heger
Mary Holwell
Kristin & Mark Jeschke
Steve Konrady
Nicolle & Tim Mcclure
Merri Monks
Susan McNicholl
Darcy Pacheco
Joy & Mike Pietig
Celina Plaza
Carolyn Schmarzo
Kelly Schuler
Chuck & Meg Smith
Joanna Stankiewicz & Thomas Pierson
Kay Strahorn
Don & Catherine Whitt
Carmen Yancey

praise for Measure for Measure

It was our first time attending Shakespeare on the Lawn and we LOVED it! The actors were outstanding and it was a pleasant surprise to have the pre-show performances. My favorite actors were Isabella and the Duke - very passionate and believable. We plan to attend again next year. Thanks so much for presenting this production in such a gorgeous setting!

- Susan

The setting at Salisbury House is beautiful, the cast was phenomenal, and the entire production was so well done. You can tell how much time and talent goes into making this event special. We're so glad we went and will definitely be back next summer!

- Joann

Superb production.

- Jeanie

This event was fantastic! It was a beautiful and relaxing setting and an amazing and talented performance. Kudos to all involved in planning and delivering this exceptional experience.

- Kenneth

Everything and everyone was superb!

- Sydney

This is amazing!! Such a wonderful experience, and the fact that Iowa Stage Theater Company & Salisbury come together to do this - what a gift!! Talented production staff, actors, hospitality.... a great experience all the way around, from ticket purchase to departure after the event. Thank you all so much for a great night!!

- Andrea

Another fantastic performance! So excited for next year!

- Lee

I thought this was a wonderful event! I was so impressed with all of the actors, and the production as a whole did a great job of making Shakespeare accessible for a general audience.

- Timothy

Carl Lindberg did an excellent job directing this problem play! As always, the acting talent in DSM is outstanding.

- Jeremy