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Playwright Athol Fugard's semi-autobiographical Master Harold and the Boys takes place in segregated South Africa in 1950. What makes this a great work, however, is its ability to transcend the racial line and take us into a higher realm of human emotions. That is not to say apartheid is not a subject, but it is only one facet in this play of interlocking themes...
...drama takes place on a rainy afternoon in the tea room of Master Harold's mother. Harold (Charles Michael Wright), an odd, nervous white boy of about 16, comes home every day to the lounge and indulges in an afternoon's entertainment with the hired Black help, Sam (James Earl Jones) and Willie (Delroy Lindo). The trio share a wonderful relationship dating back to when Harold--Hallie as he's affectionately called--was a child...
...bystander shook his head, said "Surely you jest," and then signed the petition. Harold Kim '86, who also inscribed his name said, "Tell me if it works. Then I'll get my little sister...
Goode's forces were understandably enthusiastic about the upset victory of Harold Washington in the Chicago Democratic primary. They hope that the widespread publicity about that race will further enhance their prospects by encouraging blacks to vote in record numbers, as they did in Chicago, and by generating large campaign contributions. Indeed, the two primary contests offer striking parallels. Both cities are Democratic strongholds with similar population percentages of whites and blacks. Undoubtedly, echoing the record amount of money spent in Chicago, the Goode-Rizzo race will end up as the most expensive primary in Philadelphia's history...
Screenplay by Harold Pinter...