In Oak Brook, Illinois there is an old mansion with beautiful landscaped grounds. It is owned by the Du page County Forest Preserve District. There is a wonderful theater group, First Folio, that makes its home there.
In the summer they perform outside next to a hill on a large stage. First Folio is very good.
Last night Sarah, Baker, Amanda and I went to there to see "Romeo and Juliet". The four of us seldom go anywhere together so this was a special occasion.
I had trouble understanding the actors words and so did Sarah. The sound was just a little distorted or something. At intermission I talked to the sound guy and told him I was having trouble understanding some of the actors and asked him if he could turn the volume up.
He told me that he was at the upper limit and if he turned it up more he would get feedback.
The words in any play, but especially Shakespeare, are so important. So not only did I have to contend with 400 year old language but also with under amplified voices.
Despite the sound problem and voracious mosquitoes, I had a good time. I don't think that Baker and Amanda enjoyed it very much but its hard to tell.
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