A dark comedy of justice, mercy, corruption, hypocrisy, purity, power and sexual attraction and set in the ultra-religious near-future. Directed by Linda Johnson. The play focuses on the characters’ struggle with their choices between good and evil, and how they interpret religious teachings to justify their decisions of what is right and wrong.

Duke Vincentio transfers his powers and duties to his deputy, Angelo, in order that the people fear and detest him for cleaning up the town's prostitution rather than the Duke. The Duke leaves town and plans to watch the proceedings by posing as a friar. Angelo using harsh judgment insists that Claudio be executed for impregnating his fiancé. Isabella, a novice of the church arrives and begs Angelo to spare her brother. Charmed by her grace and virtue, Angelo decides to free Claudio if she sleeps with him. The play focuses on the characters’ struggle with their choices between good and evil, and how they interpret religious teachings to justify their decisions of what is right and wrong.

The very mercy of the law cries out
Most audible, even from his proper tongue
'An Angelo for Claudio, death for death!'
Haste still pays haste, and leisure answers leisure
Like doth quit like, and measure still for measure ...