Every year the town of Stratford in Ontario, CA puts on a six-month festival of plays. Usually there are about 4-5 Shakespeare plays and maybe 7-8 others. Choosing what to see is a source of friction, albeit good-natured friction. And since we go with friends, others are involved. There is also the question of where to stay and where to eat. Lots of opportunities for trouble. Thankfully it usually is avoided by everyone's good sense. This year we saw Henry IV Part One and South Pacific. Now I like many of Will's plays (all right a few) but the histories just make me fall asleep.
He is such a snit too. Making fun of the lower classes whenever he could. Why should we be interested in Prince Hal and not his servant? Ask Will.
To my mind, South Pacific was the meatier play. Its theme of racism was certainly more relevant. Tell my husband that. And the music was sublime.
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