The Sandman
Who is Richard Burbage, from A Midsummer Night's Dream from The Sandman and what is their importance?
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Richard Burbage is the lead actor in Shakespeare's theater troupe. Burbage plays the role of Oberon in the play, performing for the real fairy spirit Auberon. Burbage is a conceited actor and believes that his true greatness is in playing tragedies.