Word: contrivedness
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And are we supposed to think it preposterous that most American soldiers feel strong contempt for Slick Willie? Take a look at the smirks that inevitably appear on soldiers' faces upon introduction to their "Commander in Chief" during contrived photo-ops.
Speaking of the salary cap, how about the NFL, the league that contrived all this cap nonsense?
Displaying dramatic flexibility in these numerous personae. Brown manages to bring them all together and combine them in her own unique yet chameleon presence. It is only in the role of narrator that she falters and appear somewhat contrived.
The play's triumph, however, is in creating an atmosphere that makes Nelham-Wright's somewhat solemn rendition a touching comment on the difficulties of love. With a beautiful set, designed by Hilary Hanson, the production has a look and feel that is the perfect backdrop for its high-society...
However, the intimate environment also submits the performers to closer scrutiny. At such a close distance, dead time on stage is magnified and awkward and gestures meant to fill in the spaces appear contrived. While one character is singing a solo, the other singers to not seem to know what...