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Viola’s main task is to help the Duke woo the widow Olivia—which wouldn’t be a problem except that Viola falls in love the Duke and Olivia falls in love with Viola in her male garb. Things get all the more confusing when Sebastian, who looks just like the disguised Viola arrives on the scene...
...comic subtext revolves around the servants in Olivia’s household. The lanky England plays Aguecheek, a bumbling knight who hopes to marry Olivia, with the perfect amount of goofiness and obliviousness. He’s complimented well by Sweeney as the libidinous Sir Toby who is constantly in trouble—yet always lovable—for his drunken ways...
...exactly the same as 50 years ago, when he was the thug in "From Here to Eternity"), I wondered why the producers bothered to include recent winners. Where were Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, Lisa "She's Everywhere Else" Minnelli? And could Joan Fontaine call a truce with her sister Olivia de Havilland and appear just this once on the same stage? At least Liz and Liza missed only a photo op. Last night three men won Oscars and still couldn't be there: Eminem (best song, from "8 Mile") because he's a shy person, Conrad Hall (cinematography, "Road...
Violence characterizes every relationship in the play. Such violence works comically in the relationship between Leticia and her maid Olivia (Sarah E. Porter ’03), but cruelty inevitably pushes them to a terrifying end. Even the innocent and perpetually optimistic Nena accepts the unavoidable violence that plagues the world of Fornes’ characters...
Though audience members will be more spooked and confused than smiling at the end of this show, it is worthwhile for the superb acting, particularly in the supporting roles. Sarah Porter delivers as the tough, ornery maid Olivia, even if Olivia refuses to deliver for her employers. She is particularly brilliant in the early comic scenes with Faiman. The duo walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy, giving the audience both a laugh and a chill as they physically and verbally abuse one another. Though the comedy dissipates as the play charges forward, Porter handles her role...