Word: awkwardness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Criticisms of the principals in the play would be now a little premature. It may be said, however, that the two chief parts, those of Athalie and Joad are very ably taken by Miss Cushing and Professor de Sumichrast. Most of the supernumeraries are still rather awkward and stiff, but improvement is made with every rehearsal...
...Heath, rows with fairly even pressure, but does not use his shoulders hard enough at the beginning of the stroke. This gives him an awkward position throughout the entire stroke...
...chorus are now perfectly familiar with their parts and capable of making the most of the play. The principals are all fairly good, but Schurz as the poor musician, Woodruff as Katrina, Miller as the villain, and Parker as the burgomeister, did especially well. The chorus are still somewhat awkward in their movements, but this is chiefly on account of their number...
...accent, too, is good, though not as perfect as some of the others. H. W. Welch, however, who takes the part of his wife is not so strong and his accent is rather rough. Lucille, too, whose part is taken by J. W. Frothingham '99, is a little awkward in her movements. On the other hand, E. L. Dudley, as Nicole, the servant, is very good indeed, her laughter when she first comes on being absolutely contagious. R. L. Hoguet, who takes the part of both Cleonte and the Maitre a Dances, is excellent and has a perfect accent...
...second crew is composed mostly of new men and though very awkward at present contains promising material. Mr. Goodenough, who has consented to coach this year, was out Saturday and spoke encouragingly of the material...