Adrian Roberts

With each new Shakespeare adaptation attempting to bring something new to these familiar stories, there comes the challenge of introducing original elements while preserving the essence of the Bard.

The production’s set is remarkable for its realism and sheer presence; almost identical encampments can be found in many places throughout the Bay Area.

“A Lesson From Aloes” is slow-moving in pace and heavy in dialogue, its storytelling putting extreme emphasis upon the mundane details.