"Except that it is common to see all-male productions of Shakespeare, and there are even companies like Propellor which are entirely dedicated to that practice. So, in fact, it is acceptable based on context."
Good point, but I was not referring to plays by Shakespeare. And for what it's worth, I wouldn't say it's at all "common" to still see all-male productions of Shakespeare, even if there are still some examples, as you mention. And also, I would say the main reason those productions exist is as a nod to the Elizabethan theater tradition, so they're a special case in that respect. |
