Spicy Witch Productions presents a new staging of Shakespeare's bleak comedy "Measure for Measure," which looks at sisterhood through lens of the problematic classic and explores the zany humor at its core. More…
The production tells the story of women coming together to uncover a history of sexual harassment buried within the justice system.
See it if you like intellig re-interpretn of WS. MFM makes chgs to plot, setting, chars...and makes more sense. Clever devices (headlines, portraits).
Don't see it if you want faithful adherence to plot (new ending is gd). Actors gd, but no standouts.Nice sm Flea space! 90 min MFM moves fast. Gr WS lines.
See it if you enjoy having the Bard's work brought to new life with relevant messages, enacted on a small stage with good props and a fine, young cast
Don't see it if you want your traditional Shakespeare as there are changes here in the characters, the setting and the script.
See it if you like 10 Things I Hate About You. Unpretentious, a bit geeky/fantastical. Shkspr spoken naturally by actors who know what they’re saying.
Don't see it if you'll miss the nun fetish. Civil servants replace nuns/monks. Supreme Court references will be too on the nose for some. Low budget prod.
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See it if YOU SUSPEND YOUR SHAKESPEARE BONE. If you are not looking for M4M and just want to have 90 minutes of fun.
Don't see it if You are expecting Measure for Measure. All the interesting subterfuge and plot points are edited out. Left with a romp.
See it if You like your Shakespeare with updated cultural relevance.
Don't see it if You just don't like Shakespeare, this update probably won't change your mind.
See it if New interpretation of the old play, enough fun not to be bored, time was flying by, very intelligent mentioning of modern problems
Don't see it if do not accept new version of Shakespeare,pretending to understand Early Modern English from 16 century better than contemporary English
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See it if you like to see female victims turn their table over their villain.
Don't see it if you are offended to see Shakespeare misrepresented.
See it if You want to see a startlingly clear reimagining of Measure that manages to keep the heart of the play but tell a brand new story
Don't see it if You like your Shakespeare plays long.
See it if you like Shakespeare and enjoy adaptations that bring his plays to modern life, with humor.
Don't see it if you expect elaborate costumes or scenery.
See it if You enjoy the modern reworking of Shakespearean plays (selfies, etc)
Don't see it if Shakesparean language hurts your ear.
See it if True to Shakespeare’s script except for a few twerks which make a more satisfying ending. Great performances and direction. Lively, humorous
Don't see it if I saw the final performance, so sorry. Everyone would have loved this.
See it if You like tightly-paced, fun, feminist Shakespeare that puts women+ front and center.
Don't see it if You will be put off by significant cuts, text changes, gender-bending, and Shakespeare adapted to a contemporary setting.
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