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Walker convincingly portrays Tchiak's character as an impassioned but frustrated visionary. One particular scene in the play affords the audience a glimpse into Tchiak's inner confusion--as Doreen and Ted exchange flirtish small-talk (a taped conversation played at double speed), Tchiak broods under the spotlight of depression...

Author: By P. GREGORY Maravilla, | Title: An Ear for the Lonely | 11/8/1991 | See Source »

Once the audience overcomes its confusion, however, the play becomes enjoyable. Marcus is charismatic and insane--he teases May about her date and jokes "I'm gonna turn him into a fig," laughing hysterically. Marcus mesmerizingly taunts Ben Davis, who steals the show as Martin, May's meek date.

Author: By Deborah Wexler, | Title: Much More Than a Western Flick | 11/8/1991 | See Source »

In the third case, I appreciate the writer's concession that prayer on such occasions might be valid, although I confess to confusion as to what a non-sectarian prayer is. Is that a prayer that could not possibly give offense because it says nothing that anyone could believe or...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Gomes: Prayer at Harvard Is a 'Valid Expression' | 11/4/1991 | See Source »

Yeltsin's aides, some of whom were also heroes of the revolution, have been no help in resolving this confusion. On the contrary, they frequently squabble among themselves. Ruslan Khasbulatov, apparently annoyed by the failure of other Yeltsin supporters to back him for the still unfilled position of chairman of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Soviet Union: Fractured Hopes | 11/4/1991 | See Source »

Democratic electorates tend to bounce strong leaders out of office when they become overbearing. Even national heroes like Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle felt the parting sting of popular rejection at the ballot box. Last week it was the turn of Turkey's President Turgut Ozal, who is sometimes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Turkey Losing a Staunch Friend | 11/4/1991 | See Source »

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