"There’s a ton of stuff that was cringey in the original book and lyrics... The misogyny in the piece, and the subject matter, could be seen as cringeworthy to a contemporary audience."
"Some of the misogyny in the piece. Some of the subject matter. So I knew entering into the world of this play, I had to subvert expectations."
"Forum appears to peddle problematic issues by the chariotful, including objectification of women, cheerful male entitlement, and blind spots about consent."
"I knew from the very beginning that I wanted the courtesans to not just be leggy showgirls, but to explore their roles more deeply."
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