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...LARA M. HIRNER...
...graceful Lara M. Hirner ’05 swoops...
Hosfield admirably brought to life the rather flatly-written character of Candide, but Lara M. Hirner ’05-’06 may have had an easier time creating her memorable performance in the role of the more complex character Cunegonde. Hirner convincingly delivered one heart-wrenching song, beautifully showing her internal struggle both with her face and with the quivering delivery of her lyrics. Hirner belted out piercing high notes that matched the alternating moods of her character: ashamed and proud, scared and bold, wistful and mischievous...
When asked who the standout of the show is, Hosfield and Kathy D. Gerlach ’07 unhesitatingly named the female lead, Hirner. A Dunster resident who has trained classically since 9th grade, Hirner possesses a pure and clear voice, and was the lead of DHO’s 2003 La Cenerentola...
...Hirner says this year’s production will address last year’s complaints that the show did not involve many Dunster residents. “It’s very important, I think, to have Dunster residents involved because it kind of gives Dunster residents more reason to understand and support what’s going on here. Whether they end up liking it or not, [participation in DHO] becomes part of the daily life of Dunster people...