Red Velvet was written in 2012 to tell the story of 19th century actor Ira Aldridge, who was the first black man to play Othello in London. The local production features Jamar Jones as Aldridge. I visited an early rehearsal to talk with him about the play and the role.

Red Velvet is a Quill Theatre production playing from 1/18 – 2/9.

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