Intermissions
An amusing yet thought-provoking take on current trends in "the intermission question" from Rupert Christiansen in the London Telegraph. (Courtesy, ArtsJournal.) I personally agree a milestone of sorts has been reached with the triumph of the 90-minute "one-act". The future of the intermission is an open question, and one ripe for reinvention.
Update (7/15)--apparently the "shortee" play has stirred some considerable debate across the pond lately. Do check out the cool links in the comments from reader Webloge, a Brit-based theatre blogger. (Thanks 'loge!)
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Check out what Michael Billington has to say about the trend for 90-minute plays (Short Shrift). Billington doesn't like short plays, but Pinter and Churchill are allowed to write them because they've written long ones. Or something. Then read playwright David Eldridge on why he's WRONG...
Glad you enjoyed the articles!
Billington is so smug. He has to take his head out of his ass. The era of Brecht is over.
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