Walterdale Theatre Associates issued a statement Tuesday, announcing the sudden cancellation of the Shakespearean tragedy, which had been set to open Feb. 8. Anne Marie Szucs, artistic director of Walterdale Theatre and director of Othello, said other members of the theatre community had expressed concern over the casting of the play. Patrons who already purchased tickets for the production are encouraged to contact Walterdale Theatre for ticketing information. A change in gender is fine, but a person of colour should always play the role of Othello, said Hudson. "I did not think through in the accepting [the role] of Othello and the impact and pain it would cause.

Source: CBC News January 31, 2017 15:13 UTC