Thoughts on Gender & Casting

I adore Little Nell and the Mortgage Foreclosure. It's clever and easy to mount so stuff doesn't get in the way of the posturing and plot, and has twists to bring it into the 21st century. Thank you for trying to bring it back by giving it a facelift and jokes everyone can understand. My actors found your dialogue easy to master because it makes sense and flows.

I was not an experienced drama teacher and found myself (a Music major) teaching Drama and directing productions. DTA was an answer to my need of direction and focus. The materials are there in every subject area and concern. These have been a lifeline for me.

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this script and the many opportunities that it provided my cast - learning about the traditional commedia style and how it impacts modern-day comedy conventions, making authentic masks, exploring and experimenting with physical comedy, learning to juggle, etc. The script was also a director's dream to work with - filled with so many suggestions and production ideas for the director to consider!