When thespians become
caricatures of a popular culture that accelerates the demise of civilization,
the routine loses all comic relief. The dramaturge of classic theater, relegated
to the standing room galley or the cheap seats, creates a void in context and
meaning. Today the promenade of audience interaction merges with the performance
of a surreal life play. Looking into the rabbit hole applauds an adventure in
the wonderland of narcissism by adopting the cult of celebrity.
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