Before Cruel Intentions one, two and three, there was Dangerous Liaisons. The Academy Award-winning movie has its screenplay rooted in the words of an old French novel. This French novel, "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," first became a play. Now that play will begin Syracuse Stage's new season. The play officially opens Friday, however, 300 people showed up to a preview Wednesday night. The theater's capacity is 499 people. Director Robert Moss expects better turnout for the opening because it's the first play of the season.
"The opening play of the season always wants to have something special about it," he said. "This is a little bit exotic. It takes place in 18th century France so there's costumes and it's a play of terrific language. And the characters are mostly so evil that people just enjoy watching them misbehave."
Four Syracuse University students are part of the everyday cast. The rest of the cast is made up of equity actors, those who get paid to perform. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" runs through October 14, but the performance on the seventh will feature an all SU student class.
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this sounds awesome! I really want to go check it out!
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