In Mesa, Arizona, yesterday, school officials stopped a performance during presentation to students. They said they thought it was inappropriate and not the kind of show they want the students to see. They didn't like the language. Wait, they didn't like Shakespeare's language? Well, they didn't specify which language they disliked. (As long as it lasts, the link from CNN is: School halts racy Shakespeare play)
According to Windwood Theatricals, who produced the show, it was written in 1987 by the original founders of the Reduced Shakespeare Company and has been undergoing constant metamporphosis. It was a smash hit Off-Broadway as well as the longest running comedy in London -- where, several years ago, I saw and really liked it.
Well, well, well.
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