When I saw the 2002 revival of the Crucible, a play I knew well and never much liked, the one with Liam Neeson and Laura Linney, the acting was so incredible that I totally suspended my disbelief. During the trial scene, when Abigail is asked if Proctor ever cheated on her, I was hoping she'd tell the truth--even though I knew the play and that she wouldn't. A good friend who saw this revival and who is very theater-savvy said the same thing.
Doesn't happen often, but it happens. And when it does, WOW! |
