The Actors Ensemble of Berkeley's rendition of the gossipy Shakespeare comedy at John Hinkel Park's historic amphitheater instead delves deeper into the tragic moments of the play, exploring themes of redemption and forgiveness.
Their production of Much Ado About Nothing is set in 2024 with modern clothes, cellphones, and iPads, making creative changes like swapping gender roles for some characters to present a new perspective.
Director Glenn Havlan mentions the adaptation gives more power to Hero, considered a victim of patriarchy, by portraying her as a modern woman capable of forgiveness, while still preserving the essence of Shakespeare.
Glenn Havlan disagrees with the practice of translating Shakespeare into contemporary English, believing in preserving Shakespeare's original language and spirit, despite modern adaptations in their production.
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