Antony and Two Cleopatras at A Noise Within
The saga of casting Cleopatra for A Noise Within's Antony and Cleopatra also involved two of LA's other classical companies. Former Antaeus artistic director Jeanie Hackett wanted a role that she hadn't been able to tackle at Antaeus. She got her wish -- but then she withdrew. She was replaced by Susan Angelo of Theatricum Botanicum fame. Geoff Elliott, who's playing Antony, is also one of the two directors. READ…