Word: aztec
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...added that there has been an extra push to try to recruit Latino students, in part because the Mainstage production of Richard III will be set at the time of the fall of the Aztec Empire, with Richard mirroring Moctezuma...
...fall of the Aztec empire, the production will aim to intertwine text and culture, religion and society. Herrera said he hopes to bring the Aztec culture to life with music and dance, colorful costumes and elaborate sets—including a large temple...
...does nothing but theater. Ken is theater,” Donahue said of his director. “He has a knack for beautiful imagery, an incredible capability to use imagery to tell a story—especially with Aztec culture which is already so rich...
Upon achieving political supremacy, he finds he cannot escape this religious worldview. Ultimately his reliance on religion causes his defeat to Richmond (Hernando Cortés) and thus the downfall of the entire Aztec empire...
...play is dark in imagery and subject matter. There’s also a danger of the audience being alienated from things not palatable to a Western audience, like ritual sacrifice,” Herrera said. “I want to capture the beauty of Aztec society. The light, vibrant aspects of the culture will provide a good contrast...