"Julius Caesar" Interview #4

   There’s only one community theatre show on stage this weekend, and it’s the ARTS production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. 

   Continuing our interviews with the cast, let’s hear from Len Trent, who plays the pivotal role of Marc Anthony, one of the few true friends of Caesar. 

   Here's what he had to say:

Q: What is the story behind the play Julius Caesar?

Len: Caesar is a story of those within government using their office for their own ambition all in the name of what is good for the country.  

Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?

Len: I love Shakespeare and the chance at the funeral scene is something you just can't pass up. 

Q: What's your theatre background, and why do you enjoy doing community theatre shows?

Len: I have been doing theater at one level or another since 1993. It is something I just can not do without for very long. What is happening here at ARTS is very special. I hope we can raise the bar each time out and give the area some great stories. 

Q: Why would you recommend this show?

Len: It is something people have not seen around this area and it is (hopefully) a well told story.

Q: Biggest challenge to this show?

Len: Making the language feel natural to the audience. 

Q: Why Shakespeare?

Len: Shakespeare is very challenging.  He makes you work to get his story across and his plays are timeless. 

Q: Tell us show dates, times, place.

Len: Show dates March 15, 16,22,23 at 8:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington.

   Thanks, Len!