Word: dreaming
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Courses are essentially the private property of the instructors. It's a rule no one would dream of violating, with a few exceptions, and Ec 10 is one of them," said Professor of Economics Stephen A. Marglin '59, one of the committee members...
LIFE IS A DREAM has been considered by some to be the "Hamlet" of Spanish theater, both in style and in significance - or so we are told in the program notes of the current production at the Agassiz. Such a definite statement is by itself intriguing, and becomes more so upon seeing the play performed. The play is replete with a number of similarities to Shakespearean drama, as well as notable differences and comparative weaknesses. One wonders whether Calderon, who wrote the play in 1636, had ever gotten the chance to read the work of his English counterpart, who died...
...typically Shakespearean) swordfights, women dressing like men, hidden identities, a death or two, an ending with two marriage engagements, and the requisite comic relief--basic ingredients for 17th century drama. The play, however, is not dated since it grapples with timeless questions such as the nature of truth, dreams and illusion. Yet with a monologue that closes on "Since life is a dream at best, and even dreams themselves are dreams," and lines like "Is the truth not what it seemed," and "To live is but to dream," the message seems to settle into a dull cliche, only occasionally striking...
...production, then, Life is a Dream strives hard, and occasionally succeeds in bringing its magic to life, particularly with the aid of Bradford's strong performance. But as a work of drama, for all its aspirations, the play never really manages to cast a lasting spell. For the moment, at least, Shakespeare's reputation is quite secure...
...stars but because of the graceful way they blend into the grand design of an enchanting production. This is the fourth Much Ado to have been staged by the R.S.C. in 15 years; one would think that by now Director Terry Hands could do it in his dreams. And so he has. Borrowing moods and motifs from distinguished R.S.C. predecessors-the rigorous gaiety of a Peter Brook circus, the majesty of a Trevor Nunn midnight Mass-Hands has turned Shakespeare's most popular comedy into a dream play with music and dance. Each line of dialogue (not just "Speak...