It turns out that performances in the original language actually do have advantages to offer that range well beyond the meaning of the words without benefit of translation. Having just seen Theatre Maly's gorgeous production of Uncle Vanya, in Russian with an audience that seemed largely Russian speaking and Russian heart-feeling I am a convert, even though my Russian is non-existent.
I wish I could offer a richness of 'what I had in mind' but sadly not. Any thoughts?
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part of theater's power is its ability to transport an audience to other times and places...i'm sure being immersed in another language helps that effect!
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