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Rave review for Measure for Measure!
posted by Melissa on Tue, Apr 24, 2007
in Current Shows
Louis Peitzman of the Daily Cal came to see the show opening night, and here's what he had to say:
"Impact Theatre’s production of Measure for Measure is a rousing success, a sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll adaptation that the Bard himself would approve.... This is Shakespeare as it was meant to be performed: bold, confrontational and in your face.... amid all the corruption, exploitation and beheading, it’s really a lot of fun.
"Director Melissa Hillman has an eye for making Shakespeare modern without losing any of his thematic concerns. Better yet, she adds her own touches, like a surprise ending that’s twisted but well earned. This is not just Shakespeare with a facelift -- it’s an update that understands and responds to the original.
"It helps that the production boasts a talented cast, who not only have a strong command of iambic pentameter, but also seem to be having a blast."