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...Shakespeare??s “Romeo and Juliet” has inspired an abundance of adaptations, from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet to Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story.” Shakespeare himself adapted the story from the earlier tale of Pyramus and Thisbe. While most of these adaptations preserve the tragedy of the love story, Ottavio Cappellani’s latest novel “Sicilian Tragedee” takes the tale in the unusual direction towards comedy.At first glance Cappellani’s work, now available in an English...
...demonstrations of the combination of professional and amateur theatre that HRDC embraces.Along with these live performances, HRDC is hosting nine other events covering all aspects of theater production, from songwriting with the composers and lyricists of “Legally Blonde: the Musical” to a workshop on Shakespeare??s Globe Theatre with Rodney Cottier, head of the drama school at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Most notably, there will be a panel discussion on “New Directions in Contemporary Theater” with Diane M. Paulus ’88, director...
...remaining quarter to electives. But unlike in Gen Ed, the student with a sincere desire not only to learn modes of inquiry, but also to gain an educated person’s familiarity with a subject outside his major—be it Fine Arts 13, History 71, or Shakespeare??must do so by sacrificing two of a precious eight elective slots. These slots are also expected to suffice for truly far-flung intellectual exploration, such as cross-registration, freshman false starts, or esoteric departmental offerings. Even students who wish to take an introductory computer course?...
...because he wrote about the play with such enthusiasm and passion. A great part of that was this new idea he had.” says co-producer Tara L. Moross ’09. Bolman’s “new idea” was to set Shakespeare??s classic tale of mistaken identity and pursuit of love on Memphis’ Beale Street, a jazz epicentre. Lovelorn Duke Orsino’s court has been turned into a jazz nightclub, complete with alcohol, dancers, and music. A live jazz quartet will be featured onstage, providing...
...Shakespeare??s plays can be divided into tragedies, histories, and comedies, then which category should “The Tempest” be placed in? According to the Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s production at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center (CMAC) that runs through April 13, the latter is very much the answer. But in its efforts to constantly amuse its audience, the production bypasses many of the more serious and deep elements of the play, creating an entertaining but somewhat hollow experience. The story of Prospero (Alvin Epstein), the deposed Duke of Milan...