Living Dead In Denmark Play Analysis

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The members of American High School's drama department team recently performed Qui Nguyen's play Living Dead in Denmark. I enjoyed the production and thought it contained a valuable message. The cast's masterful performance and the engaging, creative plot which delivered a powerful argument made viewing Living Dead in Denmark a highly enjoyable experience. The cast of Living Dead in Denmark was highly skilled and were able to engage their audience, making the play a pleasure to watch. In particular, the performance of Natalie Dunn, as Queen Titania, was a beautiful expression of Nguyen's vision of a character experiencing intense emotional turmoil. I was especially impressed by Dunn's singing as Titania contemplates her relationships with

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