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...called by all who are assigned there. "I was ((at the agency)) for almost two years before I heard the term Mount Weather," says Julius Becton, who headed FEMA from 1985 to 1989. The installation has no street address, merely a post-office box in Berryville, Va., a sleepy hamlet eight miles away...
Mark Rylance presents Hamlet as a man truly lingering on the edge of insanity. In his madness, Hamlet's remarks reveal important truths that stem more from blunt lunacy than clever deception. He seems shy to face the audience straight on-a direct contrast to Fortinbras (Royal Miller), who stands smiling, proud and tall. Hamlet begins monologues muttering with his back to the audience, revealing his misery and shame over the direction his life is taking...
...most powerful moments of the play-the "Get thee to a nunnery" scene with Hamlet and Ophelia (beautifully played by Stephanie Roth)-has been moved from the third act to the second, in accordance with the earliest known edition of Hamlet. One consequence of this is that Hamlet's mood swings seem more appropriate, following as they do his recent encounter with the Ghost...
Christine Estabrook accurately represents Gertrude's struggle between caring for her son and enjoying marital happiness. Alvin Epstein is a perfectly sanctimonious Polonius. Unfortunately, the weakest cast member, Steven Skybell, plays the important role of Horatio-Skybell is too nerdy and bland to be convincing as Hamlet's sole confidant...
Daniels' interpretation will interest anyone who wants a new view of Hamlet. Daniels has chosen to cut only 800 of the roughly 3,900 lines in the play, and his production may run too long for those unfamiliar with the text. Nonetheless, the intriguing direction, strong acting, exceptional technical achievements, and, of course, well-written script ensure an enjoyable theatrical experience...