Well, people are still mad they didn't get to play Mercutio in their high school production of Romeo and Juliet ... but seriously, what? "For the summer festivals — often leafy affairs for families, picnics, and a bit of Shakespeare under the stars — the venting has been a jarring reminder of the country’s political divisions. And while company directors say that Shakespeare, whose works are wildly adaptable to a variety of social contexts, is no stranger to controversy, the current maelstrom has taken their breath away."
Article source here:Arts Journal
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