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“It has been said that the myth is a public dream, dreams are private myths. Unfortunately we give our mythic side scant attention these days. As a result, a great deal escapes us and we no longer understand our own actions. So it remains important and salutary to speak not only of the rational and easily understood, but also of enigmatic things: the irrational and the ambiguous. To speak both privately and publicly.”

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Mary Zimmerman
Mary Zimmerman

Mary Zimmerman is an American theatre director known for her unique directorial style and reinterpretations of classic plays. Born on August 23, 1960, she graduated from the Yale School of Drama and later became a resident director at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Zimmerman's work, characterized by its distinctive visual style and profound understanding of text, has earned her numerous awards, including a Tony Award. more

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