Lord3
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Post by Lord3 on Sept 18, 2002 20:14:43 GMT -5
What, in your opinion, would be a good play for a classical theatre company to produce. Something a little off the beaten path. So not Faustus. Any suggestions.
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Post by shaxper on Sept 18, 2002 21:38:19 GMT -5
Well, when you say "classical", do you mean Greek and Roman? That's outside the boundaries of my literary knowledge. But if you're looking at the Renaissance (you mentioned Faustus), it's always been my opinion that the great baudy commedies are far too often ignored. Something like A Chaste Maid In Cheapside by Middleton is bound to get laughs and keep an audience amused. Another idea might be a good citizen comedy, like Johnson's The Alchemist and Volpone, both fun plays with some very disturbing social commentary thrown in. Both present many challenges that a good actor would embrace.
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