This year’s Shakespeare on the Common featured Othello – perhaps one of the most controversial and unsettling tragedies in Shakespare’s repertoire. It’s been nearly 20 years since I last read this play in high school English class. Beyond the racist and even somewhat misogynistic overtones, the brilliant script intricately explores the dark emotions that embody envy and wrath. Despite the heaviness of the well-acted story, the dry cool breeze that evening brought some reprieve from our hot, humid summer swelter. Toss in some tasty fried rice and noodles from HK eatery and a friendly game of 4-player Scrabble with friends, and we’ve got ourselves a satisfying summer night out.