When "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest" debuted on Broadway in 1963 it shocked audiences and critics alike. Based on a controversial novel by Ken Kesey, the play explores themes of individualism struggling against conformity. Illinois State University Theater is staging the show, and Laura Kennedy spoke with the director and lead actor.
'Cuckoo's Nest' Touches On Powerful Themes
Laura Kennedy
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