tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14324534.post728016529278191649..comments2023-11-05T03:54:25.357-08:00Comments on out town: OUT 318--STAGE-VIEWZ OTHELLO AT THE BLACK REPmaatspearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157662739999082018noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14324534.post-16405984862402726152010-02-15T00:36:34.126-08:002010-02-15T00:36:34.126-08:00I came across this review by accident, and am asto...I came across this review by accident, and am astounded at the sheer level of of ignorance and impudence behind it.<br /><br />Everybody may be familiar with Shakespeare, but you, obviously don't know what you are talking about.<br /><br />Shakespeare isn't from ancient "Greek times," he is from Renaissance-era England. This play was written in the early 1600's and set in the same time period. So there were no "Roman soldiers" as it was NOT set in ancient Rome B.C., but rather Venice and Cypress, of the same era it was written in.<br /><br />And while this particular production was an updated adaptation - for you to suggest that they change the language to sound more "Creole," quite frankly - is offensive.<br /><br />The reason that Shakespeare endures - is the language. So while you can change the set and setting, you can't change the words or you lose the essence of the play, of ANY play, really.<br /><br />Being a theatre critic is less about having an opinion, and more about knowing what the heck you are talking about, doing some simple research, and understanding what the play is really about. Then you can opine whether or not a production has successfully accomplished that.<br /><br />When I read this article, not only was I surprised at how amateur it was, I was also embarrassed at the ignorance and audacity of the writer. You should be ashamed at having written, and thereafter presenting to the world - this ridiculous review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com