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Article: `Julius Caesar Set In Africa': powerful and sensual
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- New York Amsterdam News
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- June 3, 1998
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New York Amsterdam News
06-03-1998
`Julius Caesar Set In Africa': powerful and sensual
It is difficult to take a classic play like William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," set it in a different land with people of another ethnic group, yet, still maintain the beauty of the language and the power of this story-line of betrayal, jealousy and tragedy within the realm of nobility. Difficult, but not impossible, as proven by the stirring production of "Julius Caesar Set in Africa," now playing through June 7 at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe located at 236 E. Third St.
Rome Neal has adapted this timeless play and serves as light designer, musical director and director. Neal set this riveting production ...