>Shakespeare wrote his plays to be performed. As much as you
>can get out of reading them, you get that much more if you see
>them staged. It's often a good idea to know the synopsis
>going in, if you're not familiar with the play itself, because
>it might take you a scene or two or three before the language
>clicks in your mind and the words become meaningful.
>
>Don't forget that Shakespeare wrote for the groundlings as
>much as he did the people in the expensive seats, so there's
>always going to be something for everyone in every play.

Ah, gotcha. I think I'll make that a summer to-do thing and see if they have some free.99 performances somewhere in this city. I distinctly remember hearing about Shakespare in the park or something like that some ways back when.

>I'm excited because I've never seen King Lear on stage and
>I'll be seeing it this year as part of my Cal Shakes
>subscription.

sounds like an awesome outting. I'm sure you'll be thoroughly entertained, Janey.