Word: mastering
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Master Harold...
PLAYWRIGHT Athol Fugard is a master of exploring the dark side of South Africa, the degrading effects of apartheid on his fellow South Africans, white and black. Without a trace of didacticism, he creates rich, full characters struggling to find respect and happiness in the midst of injustice...
With the current production of "Master Harold"...and the boys, director Kenneth Johnson and three fine actors bring three of Fugard's unlucky men to life, and succeed in bringing a familiar message ever-closer to home...
Before any of the pain, though, there is plenty of laughter. For more than half of Master Harold, the trio have terrific fun teasing each other, recalling favorite memories, and sharing their dreams; here, Fugard creates touching, often hilarious moments of humor and intimacy...
...threesome falter but once, as they move toward the climax of the play. They need to take more time, to let each line sink in, and we would feel the shattering moment with all of its power. All in all, though, director and cast do great justice to Master Fugard...