JULIUS CAESAR IN AFRICA Modern theater companies traditionally place Shakespeare into all kinds of settings, eras and cultures in search of new or updated relevance. While the choices for many endeavors feel largely arbitrary, the African-American Shakespeare Company sets Julius Caesar amongst the surreal violence of Africa. This inspired pairing brilliantly elucidates political maneuvering, brutal [...]
SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:02AM on March 21, 2012