Question: T. Arthur Cottam received an Artistic Director Achievement Award from the Valley Theatre League for his role in this play believed to have been written in what year?

Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Othello ("The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice)" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, "Othello" is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] T. Arthur Cottam is a screenwriter, actor, producer and film director. A graduate of the Film and Television Production program at the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University, Cottam resides in Los Angeles, California. He acted in theatre, and received an Artistic Director Achievement Award from the Valley Theatre League for his role in the theatre production "Othello" as a cast member of Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group. Cottam directed short films along a topical series called "Dirty Little Shorts". [END]  
Answer: 1603
1603