Beyond Measure

Set immediately after the end of Measure for Measure, Isabella finds herself at a crossroads. A pivotal conversation with Mariana—featuring drinking, dancing, and friendship bracelets—opens the door to a different future for them both.

Set immediately after the end of Measure for Measure, Isabella finds herself at a crossroads. A pivotal conversation with Mariana—featuring drinking, dancing, and friendship bracelets—opens the door to a different future for them both.

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Beyond Measure

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  • Shaun Leisher: Beyond Measure

    Gordon has written a coda for Measure For Measure that finds a way to give voice to Isabella's true feelings about marrying Vincentio after being struck silent after his proposal. he is a woman with few options and she doesn't find her voice until Mariana enters. Mariana is playful and a bit conniving in Gordon's reimagining and brings some real joy to this scenario. I loved the moments where the contemporary crosses over into the classical. This is going to be such a fun piece for actors.

    Gordon has written a coda for Measure For Measure that finds a way to give voice to Isabella's true feelings about marrying Vincentio after being struck silent after his proposal. he is a woman with few options and she doesn't find her voice until Mariana enters. Mariana is playful and a bit conniving in Gordon's reimagining and brings some real joy to this scenario. I loved the moments where the contemporary crosses over into the classical. This is going to be such a fun piece for actors.

Character Information

ISABELLA: 23, she/her, just wants to be a nun (or does she?)
MARIANA: 26, she/her, just wants to marry her ex Angelo (or does she?)
  • Isabella
    Character Age
    23
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Mariana
    Character Age
    26
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The CRY HAVOC Company & New York Shakespeare Exchange, Year 2026