Word: ida
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players' production of "Princess Ida," and I think your review (April 18) missed the point. Ida did seem heroically out of place at times, but this only underlined the foolishness of those around her. The dramatic and vocal power of Samara Levenstein's portrayal was absolutely necessary for the enlightenment of the other characters at the end of the show--a transformation Ms. Brooke Rogers missed entirely...
...understand how she can misconstrue Ida's strong-willed determination as "prim," "sanctimonious" or "stiff." The other actors created a funny, exciting, thoughtful production. Levenstein turned it into something extraordinary...
...someone showed up at a family wedding in one of the outfits I saw at the Chandler Pavilion the other night, he'd be taken aside by his Aunt Ida and lectured about showing some respect. Yet these outfits were put together by professionals. I read in the paper that big-name designers of tuxedos compete furiously for the privilege of dressing the stars in attendance...
...good to have a couple of choices," said Jerry B. Shuman '98, who auditioned for a Gilbert and Sullivan musical, "Princess Ida." "Something you might not think you can get into, you might get a part in because no one else tried...
Ezra W. Reese '97, who is producing "Princess Ida" this April, said spring casting has been particularly quiet this year because casting began immediately after students returned from intersession and HRDC did not had enough time to publicize effectively...