I saw a student production of "Enron". While the acting was good, the play was lacking in drama. Instead of a story unfolding a la Richard lll, the play was preachy and finally, despite music and dancing , somewhat dull. To qualify for drama, the character of Jeffrey Skilling could have been revealed. After all, there is a curiosity as to what makes a "villan". Was it simple greed or some damaged part of his character? Theater should provide more than just "information." Even entertainment would do.
On a different note, Leonard Cohen won the Prince of Asturias (highly regarded Spanish) award in "letters". His acceptance speech is among the most moving I have ever heard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLe0p0rZDr0&feature=share He says "You are an old man and you have not said thank you.. I have come here tonight to thank the soil and soul of this land that has given me so much".
My birthday is coming up and I am getting older. I haven't thanked the earth for this life (the Buddhists would say for this human birth), for having had so many possibilitites, and for so much beauty and the possibility of more to come.
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