A French classic is read in English

Rafael de Acha's Theater by the Book continues its march through the world's dramatic literature this Sunday with two readings of Lorenzaccio, John Strand's adaptation of the 19th century play by Alfred de Musset.

Musset's play, about the murder of Florentine tyrant Alessandro de Medici by his cousin Lorenzo, will be read by 10 actors -- Linda Bernhard, John Felix, Steve Gladstone, Peter Haig, Tony Prinzi, Nick Richberg, Javier Siut, Jana Tift, Cecila Torres and Pilar Uribe -- at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise, 618 SW Eighth St., Miami.  Best of all, the experience is free, and the actors will participate in a talk-back after the matinee reading.  For information, phone 305-859-8760 or visit the Theater by the Book web site.