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Better No Shakespeare Than Shakespeare Poorly Done
"Classical theater requires study and training from its actors. Competency at performing contemporary theater does not automatically translate into an ability to make Shakespeare clear and accessible to audiences. ... That brings us around to the question of whether a community is better off without Shakespeare if the alternative is poorly executed productions of his work. I believe you do it well or you don't do it." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06/02/09
"Classical theater requires study and training from its actors. Competency at performing contemporary theater does not automatically translate into an ability to make Shakespeare clear and accessible to audiences. ... That brings us around to the question of whether a community is better off without Shakespeare if the alternative is poorly executed productions of his work. I believe you do it well or you don't do it." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06/02/09
Posted June 2, 2009 07:17 AM
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