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Fri July 20, 2012
Kentucky Arts and Culture

Rains Fail to Dampen "Desire"

Credit Rich Copley / Lexington Herald Leader
Blanche (Bess Morgan) arrives in New Orleans. SummerFest presents Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire," directed by Joe Ferrell, July 18-22 at The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Drive in Lexington.

Recent rains have been a blessing to farmers, but, not to stage managers.  Wet weather has forced some adjustment on Lexington’s Summerfest.  This weekend, weather permitting, is Tennessee Williams’ “Streetcar Named Desire.” Rich Copley, who’s an arts and culture reporter for the Lexington Herald Leader, says this production’s director makes it remarkable.  He spoke with reporter Charles Compton