Powerful production proves timelessness of 'Julius Caesar'

From: Cleveland Jewish News | Date: October 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Heller, Fran
Cleveland Jewish News
10-01-2004
Watching the engrossing production of "Julius Caesar" at Great Lakes
Theater Festival was like opening a time capsule and suddenly discovering
that the past looks a lot like the present.

Shakespeare, who wrote his political thriller more than 400 years ago,
stole the plot from historical events that took place over 2000 years ago.

GLTF director Risa Brainin sets Shakespeare's play in the here and now. Her
bold vision proves the timeliness and timelessness of Shakespeare's
prophetic tragedy and cautionary tale about the abuses of power.

This powerhouse of ...

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