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Reviews: Measure for MeasureJul 29, 2009 THEATRE REVIEW: MEASURE FOR MEASUREAired 7/29/2009 on Morning Edition (Sacramento, CA) “Measure for Measure” revolves around a ghastly choice. A young man whose fiancé is pregnant is sentenced to death, for fornication. his sister pleads for his life with the all-powerful regent who rules the city. And he offers her a deal, on one condition. “Redeem thy brother by yielding up thy body to my will.” You heard it: sex for clemency. In this show, set in the wealthy, decadent city of Vienna in 1814, such dirty deals abound. And did I mention? It’s a comedy! At least it ultimately reaches something resembling a happy ending. But even the good guys engage in a bit of dishonest trickery as they turn the tables on the bad guys, making this a morally ambiguous play by any measure. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare’s production is handsome and high standard, with eleven professional actors in the cast. And even though it’s a complex story, the staging is smooth. Credit the festival’s new artistic leadership for doing a good job with one of Shakespeare’s more challenging and unfamiliar scripts. If Tahoe Shakespeare keeps mounting shows like this, I expect theater lovers will flock to the festival’s gorgeous, sandy lakeside venue. |
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The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization established for the cultural benefit and enjoyment of all residents and visitors to our region. We strive to plan, produce and advocate the finest cultural events at Lake Tahoe while educating future generations on the importance of including theatre, music and art in their everyday lives. Supported by Stimulus Funding through the Nevada Arts Council's SNAP Grant Program.
