Tonight I saw another of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s original practices productions. It was Henry VI, Part II. Like last year it was interesting to see this rough production where the actors have less preparation, and the stage is very sparse, and a lot of audience participation is encouraged … a bit too much participation for my taste, but it wasn’t too distracting. This play moved Henry’s weak rule along, and it opened up the war of the roses. The audience had been given half red and half white flags to wave and cheer in support for the appropriate side. Another interesting twist was that the leading lady had a vocal problem, so she acted out her part while another actress read her lines.
This completed my CoSF visit for this year, 5 plays in 5 days. I also managed to see two Shakespeare plays that I’d never seen before. Unfortunately today I also got some floaters in my eye, and I suspect I’m going to have to go to the eye doctor when I get back. I guess falling apart just comes with getting older.
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