Word: inner
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Because of Laxalt's close friendship with Reagan, some saw him as a potential rival to Baker as leader of the Senate. The morning after Election Day, Baker asked the Nevadan to support him for the majority leadership. Laxalt agreed, and became a member of Baker's inner circle. Says Baker: "He's a good friend to have...
...dedication to his family and to his nation. Yet creating this man is no easy task, for an actor has to capture the total essence of a driven man as Paul Scofield did in his Academy Award Winning performance. But Ted Osius' More lacks that one quality of inner conviction which enables More to transcend his mortality...
...oneness she creates with her character. And yet freshman Higgins as her stepdaughter is equally convincing. Relatively new to the Harvard stage. Higgins brings an innocence and simplicity to her role. Her willowy voice resounds throughout the stage as she stands by her father and his principles. And her inner strength and intelligence are reflected through her graceful posture and serene expressions...
...pacing and emotions. He carries himself as befits a nobleman. We see his mental deliberations during transitions on the stage where he remains frozen. We see his character led away to death. But he just isn't the complete More. He has all the individual makings of More but inner fire doesn't consume him. Sometimes he appears as though part of his pysche is detached and looking down...
This play has been performed many times before and will continue to be performed as it provides the delicious role of a man driven sole; by his principles. But only if an actor can capture all the inner fibers of Sir Thomas More can the play truly be called A Man For All Seasons...