Ah, Lysistrata, still bawdy and relevant after 2500 years - and since human nature hasn't changed much, infinitely adaptable. Aly Kantor's decision to set her adaptation in a whaling town at the dawn of the 20th century is inspired (even if you're not up on your Port Jefferson history). It underscores the theme of the difficulties of progress, as new understandings struggle to supplant dying traditions - and lets her employ some gorgeous, gobsmacking language. Hysterical in all the best ways!
Ah, Lysistrata, still bawdy and relevant after 2500 years - and since human nature hasn't changed much, infinitely adaptable. Aly Kantor's decision to set her adaptation in a whaling town at the dawn of the 20th century is inspired (even if you're not up on your Port Jefferson history). It underscores the theme of the difficulties of progress, as new understandings struggle to supplant dying traditions - and lets her employ some gorgeous, gobsmacking language. Hysterical in all the best ways!