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Shakespeare Theatre's 'Much Ado' raises question of Latino stereotypes by Peter Marks

Reversing a decision that had enraged Latino playwrights, directors and others, the Shakespeare Theatre Company has taken the unusual step of restoring in mid-run the original names of two characters that had been changed for its Cuban-set production of "Much Ado About Nothing." As a result, the programs for the show will be altered as of Thursday to include the names Shakespeare had given to the two minor characters…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:00AM on December 20, 2011

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