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...lies in the directors' apparent inability to decide whether to play up or defuse the melodrama written into Ten Little Indians. Even allowing for what seemed to be a fairly lighthearted audience, the amount of laughter punctuating some of the most serious scenes makes for lags in suspense that mar an otherwise fine production. The laughter may in part be attributed to an outdated play, but the responsibility for staging the play's ending obviously belongs to the directors, and that ending falls very flat. It is simply too long and too overacted. Because the tension snaps when the murderer...

Author: By Susan D. Chira, | Title: Murder in the Fishbowl | 3/24/1978 | See Source »

Sorry, but since I couldn't get a reservation at the Vista Mar Hotel, and Uncle Benny wouldn't let us stay in his condominium, I don't know where you can find me next week for further suggestions about "What to do in Florida." Don't forget to buy a souvenir coconut...

Author: By Bill Ginsberg, | Title: The Crimson Sports Guide to Florida: | 3/22/1978 | See Source »

...least at the lower levels. A revealing case is that of the Georgia Pacific Corp., a Portland, Ore., wood products giant. Four years ago, women employed in its management were very rare; now half of its credit managers are female, along with 15% of its sales force. Says La Mar Newkirk, a Georgia Pacific spokesman: "Five or six years ago, where would you find a woman who could talk to customers about grades and specifications of lumber and plywood...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Women March on Houston | 11/28/1977 | See Source »

...mar in-the-crease breath. The Crimson played more than well enough to win a week ago here against Dartmouth and still wound up on the short end of a 5-4 overtime score...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Vermont Invades Watson... | 11/22/1977 | See Source »

...Failing itself, well, it is hard to judge a first effort without being overly critical. Gallo's play bears the marks of a talented young playwright, yet at the same time it bears the scars that usually mar a first work, albeit in a somewhat unusual fashion. The production itself has some very strong points, but also some weak acting, an annoyingly static plot, and seemingly uninspired direction, all of which leave it somewhat lifeless...

Author: By Mark Chaffie, | Title: Failing to Compel | 11/19/1977 | See Source »

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