After watching a production of The Rivals, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, I don't think that it could be produced in many contemporary settings. The basis for the play's humor is in the underhanded critique of the workings of the English upper class. I suppose that you could translate this into any upper class setting, but I think it would lose some of the context that allows the humor to function. I did think that the staging and the way actors would directly address the audience at various points in the production were fascinating and definitely worth exploring for future use. The staging gave scenes depth, and emphasized the audience looking in on these events, rather than them just happening in front of them. The way the actors address the audience does a similar thing, and allows for further personal engagement, like they are sharing a private joke.
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