November, David Mamet’s New Play
Building on the hype of this years’ primaries for the presidential elections, David Mamet’s new play, November, follows a current president who’s about to lose his election bid. This new play stars Nathan Lane as Charles H.P. Smith, a president who’s in his last week in office with an approval rating in the single digits.
Mamet, in an interview for the New York Times said,” I was shocked, after Iowa, to find myself thinking, Well, you know, if there were the two candidates, McCain and Obama, either of them would probably make a hell of a president.” He’s thrilled that his show is opening when it is, tackling today’s tough current events.
To add a new twist to this show, Mamet will be keeping a blog as Charles H.P. Smith for the duration of the show’s run. We’re especially excited that the world of blogging is being used as a new venue of communication between actor and audience, inviting us into the world of the fine arts.
So, with all the excitement of the primaries surrounding you, why not join in the fun?
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Jamie,
This is a really cool idea. Now, everyone is getting in on the blogging action (even political candidates). I like that it gives you a little taste of being behind the scenes. Great find!
Susan