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A Caribbean Take On Shakespeare's 'Much Ado' Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 Director Timothy Douglas looked to his Caribbean roots for inspiration for his staging of Much Ado About Nothing. The familiar characters in Douglas's latest production exchange barbs, rumors and lies with island accents in a vibrant alley in modern-day Washington D.C. In China, Creating A Menagerie Through Mimicry Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0500 Professional mimics in China used to imitate sounds as a form of entertainment. Not many practitioners are left, but one family is trying to preserve the art. Cheng Jiaqiang, who learned his skills from his grandfather, has a barnyard repertoire but specializes in bird songs. Turan's Book Spotlights Theater Producer Joe Papp Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 There's a new book out about legendary theater producer Joseph Papp. Kenneth Turan's book is called Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told. Papp founded the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Public Theater. He also produced works like Hair and A Chorus Line.
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