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From the outset, Raina, played by Sarah Matthay '99, offered a bright contrast to the dismal effort of many members of the cast. Although she became overbearing and whiny at times, her motions and dialogue were able to shine through the weaknesses for most of the show. The promise for future success was evident, and a better script is all she needs to unleash her talent...
Male lead Ross Benjamin '96, on the other hand, unconvincingly played Raina's suitor, Captain Bluntschli. Fairly distant from his character, Benjamin seemed to be reading lines from a script, as if he lacked the time to incorporate emotion into his role. With a lackadaisical stroll and a tone lacking in energy, he failed to drive the show forward...
With darting glances and sneers irrelevant to her role as Raina's mother, Holly Maples tried to make her character appear overly civilized and dignified. Peter Picard '96 gave one of the most sound performances as Raina's father, portraying well the stiff patriarchal personality. Galen Weston '96 portrayed the insensitive, womanizing Sergius quite well...
...student-activities coordinator. College-bound, a pole-vaulter who also subbed on the basketball team, he had little to prove. He rode horses, hunted and took part in adult-supervised "demolition derby" auto races, but was hardly a risk addict. Nor was peer pressure a problem, says his girlfriend Raina Hedglin: "I don't know anyone who could influence him." At his funeral, friends and family buried a large jar of Jif peanut butter and a pack of instant pudding with him; they were his favorite foods. Hedglin dropped in a napkin she had saved from their prom...
...detriment of the "less worthy" group. So the Concerned Christians at Harvard can have their opinions, but don't expect to be welcomed into my dining hall when you come to campaign for power to act. Whatever happened to "love the neighbor as thyself," anyway? Beth Raina Trilling...