Word: armado
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...incident is built the larger and more important comedy of words; poetic dialogue is the main mirth of the play. In provocative contrast, the concluding prose lines suggest both tragedy and the Shakespaere of tragic fruition. "The words of Mercury are harsh after the songs of Apollo," says philosophic Armado after the women have been called home. "You, that way; we, this...
...bravos go to Marre himself. His staging is balanced and poised, and he and his cast illuminate nuances which many alert readers might miss. Furthermore, there are only polished performances to be found in the whole production. Ian Keith, as one would expect, has captured the whimsical brooding which Armado requires; Hurd Hatfield as the witty and poetic Biron is just that; Jerry Kilty as the King is a perfect pedant; and the beautiful Jan Farrand is a beguiling Rosaline. Albert Duclos', Thayer David's, and Fred Gwynn's character portrayals are outstanding...