The Stranger, March 23rd, 2006
Salome is set in the realm of beauty. It's a world lit by the moon, intoxicated by wine, and distorted by poetry. The characters are not physical beings, but heated points of sexual longing. The Page of Herodias sexually desires The Young Syrian; The Young Syrian desires Salome; Salome desires the imprisoned prophet Jokanaan; Jokanaan desires Nirvana. King Herod also desires Salome, his stepdaughter, and, like the others, the beam of his lust is never returned. Unfulfilled desire is the substance of the play.
Straight-Edge Theatrics' production of this rarely performed work of symbolist drama...
HighBeam Research, Free Preview: 'Salome'... Full Membership required for unlimited access. Free 7-day trial.
Subscribers: HighBeam content is only available to HighBeam subscribers. Click the link above for more information.
