Topics for Further Study
• Seek the counsel of a lawyer with expertise in entertainment law to unravel the intricacies of Bialystock and Bloom's audacious plot to oversell a flop. Delve into whether such a scheme could ever succeed or is destined for failure.
• "Springtime for Hitler" stands as the comedic crown jewel of this play, satirizing the infamous tyrant who cast a shadow over mid-twentieth-century Europe. Craft a parody song about a contemporary dictator, like Saddam Hussein, that could serve as the whimsical heart of a satirical musical centered on him.
• Leo Bloom decides to leave his accounting position, driven to his limit by the oppressive nature of his boss, Mr. Marks. Conduct interviews with individuals about their most tyrannical employers and the drastic measures they fantasized about taking to escape their unsatisfactory work environments.
• Franz Liebkind casually shares an obscure and likely inaccurate tidbit: Adolf Hitler's middle name was "Elizabeth." Investigate the middle names of ten prominent politicians and explore the stories and significance behind their names.
• As the play concludes, Leo Bloom earns the symbolic right to don a "producer hat." Embark on a journey through the world of headwear to discover hat styles that suit professions traditionally unassociated with hats, such as teachers, accountants, hairdressers, and more.
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