Last summer’s Shakespeare in the Park was a true collaborative success. The beautiful Delacorte Theatre in Central Park hosted a wonderful production of Measure for Measure. The lesser-known Shakespeare play possesses no general expectations and this creative freedom was fully realized by Director David Esbjornson and the production team. Every element of design was well thought out and was clearly expressed.
The opening scene exhibited separate trades creating a unified and effective product. Demon-like creatures danced around the Duke, symbolizing a disturbed Vienna full of sin. The lighting was dark and shadowy, a representation of the unease generated by this disturbance. The original sound design established dramatic tension using a modern mix of choir music and low tones.
Besides the audiences disregard for theater etiquette, the experience was enlightening and motivating. The production was comprehensively achieved and staged elegantly. The complete collaboration of the artists involved was obvious. Theatre practitioners should strive to emulate these qualities of Measure for Measure.
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