Word: awkwardness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...killed his brother, suspects the Clanton family led by Pa Clanton (Walter Brennan). They represent the bad element of the town. Forced to frequent a Mexican bar, the Clantons are obvious outsiders, whereas Doc Holiday who comes from an aristocratic family in Boston, and Wyatt Earp, who is often awkward but always a gentleman represent the perennial insiders...
...would have put the other clubs in an awkward position," he says. "They would have hemmed and hawed, but they would have come around...
...outset of the Holberg Suite, its Praludium, quickly gave the measure of the orchestra's expertise. While each section exhibited perfect tuning and coordination, the melodic lines that passed between sections sometimes made awkward transitions. Metamorphosen also showed a tremendous dynamic range, impressive for a group of its size. All but the cellists played standing as Yoo, seeming to relish every moment, alternated between playing and conducting...
After a few awkward encounters, things progress predictably. They make love (rather quickly, one notes with disappointment for Monica) and after a long, painful silence, Adrian tells Monica that he's a cross-dresser. The housewife giggles for a spell but soon enough she accepts Gerald for what he is--a straight man who enjoys cross-dressing...
Whereas the other personae have their own particular voices, expressions, and mannerisms, the narrator appears somewhat lack. luster and awkward in comparison. Brown resorts to inexplicable stylized poses and gestures that do not project any distinct personality. But again, this weakness in the play seems to be a fault inherent in The Importance of Being Oscar. For the most part, Brown successfully carries the over-whelming burden of presenting an entire play...