I Certainly Have Been Guilty Of Trying

Actually I Think 'a Midsummer Night's Dream' Could Sit Very Very Perfectly In The Middle Of A Disney World I Think.

If You've Done A Brilliant Version It Becomes Something Else.

Music And Language Are A Vital Element. We, As Actors And Directors, Offer It To People Who Want To Experience It. Sometimes The Actual Meaning Is Less Important Than The Words Themselves.

It's No Accident That Cinderella Has Been In The Culture For Thousands Of Years, And In Cross Cultures. I've Traveled A Bit Recently, And In Russia, They Completely Believe They Own This Tale. And In Italy, They Feel It Absolutely Is Part Of Who They Are. There Is A Timeless Web To It.

Sometimes It Comes Out In What I Call Tricksy Behavior. That's Not Always Easy To Deal With, But It's Fascinating. The Key Thing Is To Make Sure That Somebody's Tricks Don't Trip Up Somebody Else.