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- Title
Male Medea.
- Authors
RABINOWITZ, NANCY SORKIN
- Abstract
An essay is presented on the ancient convention of male actors playing female roles, and the portrayal of Medea by male actors in modern performances, with particular focus on the Ridiculous Theatrical Company of Charles Ludlam. It offers explanations on the interrelationships of camp, cross-dressing, and politics in the performance of Medea by male actors in modern times. The author discusses Ludlam's works, his theatre and his role in the gay liberation movement of the 1960s-1970s.
- Subjects
MALE actors; LITERARY characters; MEDEA, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character) in literature; CROSS-dressing in literature; LUDLAM, Charles; GAY rights movement
- Publication
Helios, 2011, Vol 38, Issue 2, p149
- ISSN
0160-0923
- Publication type
Essay
- DOI
10.1353/hel.2011.0008