One of the two or three best productions I have seen at the Delacorte in the last 20 years. Great acting from Jonathan Cake as Coriolnanus, Louis Cancelmi as Aufidious, and particularly from Teagle Bougere and Tom Nelis as Coriolanus' protectors. Can't get over how good those two were, and how their specific performances really helped the play.
The play itself I found amazing--really as good as Shakespeare's more famous tragedies. It is really different from anything else that Shakespeare wrote--very few mirror images---very few issues of conscience--minimal monologues. It stands alone in my opinion, in a very firm way. Really glad that I went---will probably go upstairs in the Lincoln Center library when I leave this computer and try to read some critiques-discussion about it. Ah, Shakespeare is fascinating.
Notice how "up" I have been feeling all morning. All that I need is a great production of a fascinating play to put me in a great mood. Very different from the mornings after I simply "hang out" at a bar watching sports and eating; then my morning mood can be dark and a little hassled.
. Yet that is what I plan to do tonight, must watch the Yankee Twins game, which begins at 8. Where? Not so sure, but will do it.
Not a lot else to say, but should have some interesting ideas and facts to report tomorrow. Will let you know.
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