This is an item that appeared on the local PBS channel some years ago, maybe 20 years ago?
It was a modern adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s comedies, recorded live in performance in, I believe, New York City’s Central Park. Actually, it was a very loose adaptation, especially since all the characters walked around juggling, yes juggling, as they recited the Bard’s deathless prose. There were a ton of sight gags and silly diversions as they wreaked light-hearted havoc on one of the lighter plays.
The intermission included an interview with two men: one claiming to be the Juggling Coach and the other claiming to be the Shakespearean Coach. As I recall, the two almost came to blows while debating whether juggling or Shakespeare was the more important part of the performance.
The starring performers were members of a juggling troupe called The Flying [something] Brothers. The ‘something’ was a Russian name that reminded me of Karamazov.
I’ve searched through IMDB but can’t seem to come up with it. Can anyone help?
