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...characters surrounding her. And indeed, there is not a weak member in this ensemble. Each actor—even the silent ones—brings enormous energy to the role. Especially strong scenes are the tea party—where the Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Doormouse (Jess R. Burkle ’06, Jen H. Rugani ’07, and Masha O. Godina ’08) deliver their lines with flawless timing—and the exchanges between Alice and the Red and White Queens, played to perfection by Mary E. Birnbaum...
...from May 5 to 7. Taking its cues more from “Shrek” than from Dickens, the play worked as both a comedic children’s show and a delightful postmodern farce. The play, co-directed by Mary E. Birnbaum ’07 and Jess R. Burkle ’06, utilized an amusing frame narrative, beginning with a woman’s (Birnbaum) visit to a French barber, Mr. Guillotine (Burkle). In this version, written by Adam V. Cline ’02, it is hair that matters above all else: the luscious hair...
...TALE OF TWO CITIES Location: Radcliffe Yard DATES: May 5 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., May 6 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., and May 7 at 2 p.m. DIRECTOR: Mary E. Birnbaum ’07 and Jess R. Burkle ’08 Since when was the guillotine considered funny? For a while in the 19th century, it seems. “It was the popular theme for jests; it was the best cure for headache, it infallibly prevented the hair from turning grey, it imparted a peculiar delicacy to the complexion, it was the National Razor...
Friends of Jess R. Burkle ’06 call him a “blind man with vision.” And while the senior thespian may not be able to see exactly where he’s going, he’s definitely going places. Burkle has been a powerful force within the Harvard theater community, directing and starring in a number of major productions despite being legally blind. His involvement in on-campus arts recently culminated with his thesis project “Knock: or, the Triumph of Medicine,” a play that he translated...
...provided an important tune-up for Harvard as it readies for Nationals. As it was for those at the NEISA event, getting time away from the calm Charles was an important test for Harvard. “Sailing at MIT was good practice for everyone,” senior Jess Baker said. “The results aren’t necessarily the most important thing—we benefited a lot even though we didn’t win it.” STAAKE TROPHY & METRO SERIES 6 Across the river, Harvard placed fourth out of six teams...