Word: playfully
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Although one might argue that one of the premises, the idea that Tillie would create an science fair-winning set of marigolds which had been exposed to certain types of radiation, is somewhat implausible, the scenes of the play focus not on such plot-driving points, but on the interactions between Tillie's bitter, estranged mother (Stotland), Tillie and her sister Ruth (Jamie Smith...
...clear at many points during the evening that the actors have been instructed to play for laughs. In some cases, their attempts are even convincing. Note, for example, the physical comedy employed by Dale Shuger '00 as Nanny, the old woman that Beatrice houses and takes care of, abusing her all the while. Or see Carrie-Anne Dedeo's '00 delivery of her one moment in the show, a surprisingly funny monologue in the form of a science fair presentation. One could easily question, though, whether these moments contribute to the flow of the piece, or whether they simply stand...
...frequently appears that the director is in flight from the severity of the family relationships that comprise the bulk of the script. It is plausible that with an expert ensemble and less sluggish staging and pacing, this play might present the possibility for some very comic moments...
...Lacking a permanent collection, the ICA has an excellent exhibition program. At the ICA, balancing international art-stars and local artists never seems the awkward zero-sum ga.m.e that most Boston museums play. The ICA is the most likely place in Boston to see the artists most fussed over in ArtForum, like Mariko Mori and Rirkrit Tiravanija, while shows like last year's "Transience and Sentimentality: Boston and Beyond" keep attention focused on the local scene...
...played with her [Luckenbill] when we were younger, so I know she's a great keeper," Totman said. "She's got a very physical presence. This may sound like a cliche, but soccer really is a team game, and if we play our game, she won't be able to stop...