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...irony as he retorts to Nick's accusation: "Because you're going to hump Martha, I'm disgusting?" The only break in Ayres' intensity occurred in the scene when George shoots Martha with what seems at first to be a shotgun, but releases only an umbrella; because of prop difficulties, Ayres had to shake the gun and quickly urge the gag out of the barrel--not quite the passionate moment it was supposed...

Author: By Lisa K. Pinsley, | Title: BCA's Woolf: Be Afraid; Be Very Afraid | 9/19/1996 | See Source »

...actor in a metallic suit. Briefly, what happens is this: as the poem is heard on the sound track--mixed and looped, sped up and slowed down, intermingled with classical music, rock, and a pounding techno beat--Erik Amblad performs a highly elaborate pantomime, in which his only prop is a large red chair...

Author: By Adam Kirsch, | Title: Prayers to Broken Tin Foil | 9/19/1996 | See Source »

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PASSED Prop. 209, California--Prohibits preferential treatment based on race, sex, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, education and contracting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE DECISIONS IN DETAIL | 9/18/1996 | See Source »

TORT REFORM NOT PASSED Prop. 211, California--Makes it easier for an individual to sue for securities fraud and prohibits the legislature from making changes to attorney-client fee arrangements...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE DECISIONS IN DETAIL | 9/18/1996 | See Source »

MARIJUANA PASSED Prop. 215, California--Allows use of marijuana for medical purposes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE DECISIONS IN DETAIL | 9/18/1996 | See Source »

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