A thought-provoking and fun evening of Shakespeare, lively debate, and food and drink at one of Boston’s premier theaters.
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Time: 6:00 p.m. Presentation
Measure for Measure is Shakespeare’s most direct study of law and society and addresses timeless and very contemporary themes, including:
How does a judge instill respect for the law?
Does a judge have a role in checking prosecutorial zeal?
What do the concepts of justice and mercy mean in today’s courtroom and in society at large?
Our Distinguished Cast of Federal and State Judges:
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patti Saris
Federal Judges: Nathaniel Gorton, Timothy Hillman, F. Dennis Saylor IV, Douglas Woodlock and Rya Zobel
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court: Associate Justice Kimberly Budd and retired Justices Robert Cordy and Judith Cowin
Appeals Court Justices: William Meade and Eric Neyman
Our Distinguished Panelists and Hosts for the Evening:
Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Sutton
Produced & Moderated by:
Daniel Kelly, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
Directed by:
Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Adam Sanders, Associate Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company