Word: plays
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...last of the three plays, On Baile's Strand, is a heroic tragedy based on a legend about Cuchulain, a sort of Irish Achilles. The legend fragment which the play dramatizes depicts warrior-king Cuchulain reluctantly submitting to the rule of the more civilized High King Conchubar, only to be forced into a battle in which he kills...
...Strand is a romantic, youthful work conceived in grandiose terms. To be properly staged, it requires an elaborate set and a large cast. The Poets' Theatre has neither at its disposal, and even the excellent direction of Edward Thommen cannot keep the production from appearing cramped. Sitll, the play offers many rewarding moments. William Driver, who is clearly trained in the delivery of verse, makes a properly tragic Cuchulain, and William Cavness is a fine Cunchubar. Liam Clancy and Michael Linenthal once more distinguish themselves as, respectively, a Fool and a blind man. In this play, as well...
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...wouldn't be fair to call them in for routine questioning during the most important game of the year. "But if we come up with some definite evidence," he warned, "we won't hesitate to go right out to Palmer Stadium and yank somebody off the field. We' play no favorites down here...
Princeton administrator's mean-while were showing definite signs of concern. Their chief worry seemed to be the bad publicity which might result if the players were allowed to play and were later proven guilty. Balanced against this was a desire not to deprive any innocent player of the right to participate in such an important contest...