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King Lear, BAM - question about Cordelia

Posted by: drummergirl 11:55 pm EST 01/16/14
Still fresh off this quite fine production...I'm a little too close to it to be able to compare to others I've seen, but right now, I'd say that the Jacobi (also at BAM) still tops my list. But I definitely need to get some distance from it.

But a question about Cordelia. I have often felt that this role should be one of the most passionate of the production. She's only on stage in the beginning and the end, but Lear's relationship with Cordelia is both his downfall and his redemption, yes? I still don't think I've seen a particularly memorable Cordelia, however.

I'd love to hear from Chatters, who are likely more learned on this issue. The parallel relationship is Gloucester and Edgar/Old Tom, and it's always much stronger (though of course, there's a lot more stage time).

But I'm talking about the caliber of Cordelias, really. Have you seen any that have really resonated with you?


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