![]() Julius Caesar approaches these themes in ways more traditional media cannot, said Rau. ![]() There are questions about justice and what is the right thing amidst uncertainty. But their actions bring about what they fear most: chaos, civil war, and the demise of the Republic itself.įor students taking Citizenship in the 21st Century, the play invites them to consider the emotional messiness that comes with politics and power: It touches on ambition, loyalty, and greed. They believe that to save Rome, Caesar must be taken down before he becomes tyrannical in his reign. The play centers around Brutus and Cassius, two Roman senators who fear the Republic will become despotic under Caesar’s rule. “ Julius Caesar can be read as a play about a single decision and that is: What should we do if we think someone is going to become a tyrant?” said Michael Rau, director and an assistant professor in TAPS. ![]() The production was produced in collaboration with the COLLEGE program. ![]() Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare’s most notable tragedies, is infused with fresh life in the Department of Theater & Performance Studies’ Winter Main Stage. ![]()
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