By Farnoosh Brock
Two hours ago, I was in a small jam-packed London theater, joining in on a much-deserved standing ovation to the cast of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Some of the finest Shakespearean actors, most notably Ralph Fiennes, indulged us tonight with an unforgettably moving performance.
Pleasure, sadness, delight and joy, smiles and tears, deep reflection and thrilling sensations, these are only some of the emotions that come alive as you bask in the awe of a fine actor bringing to life a character from a 400-year old play. The overall credit, of course, goes to the brilliant mastermind of all literature, William Shakespeare himself. Prolific and exceptional in every way, his works enriched our lives eternally. Centuries later, the simple yet true life lessons in his work... More...
