Word: robins
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Still, Kahn deserves high marks for trying to unify the two works. Both productions use the same basic raked stage, designed by Robin Wagner, and the Roman scenes in Antony enjoy the same upstage set as many of those in Caesar. Jane Greenwood's costumes for the Romans in both plays are the same or similar. And the three important characters who are present in both plays--Antony, Octavious, and Lepidus--have the virtue of being portrayed by the same actors...
...Robin Wagner has well captured the contrast between stern Rome and luxuriant Egypt in his sets; especially striking are the warm golds that adorn Alexandria, and the 15-foot-high double columns that support Cleopatra's monument--all skillfully lit by Marc Weiss. John Morris's music is markedly better than what he provided for Caesar, though it is still a bit obvious in its quasi-exotic effects...
...Robin Wagner, working for the first time at Stratford, has designed a fine, economical basic set. The main playing area, which can divide at the center, is raked at a daringly steep angle, but the players seem at home on it. This leads up to a massive wall in the rear, which opens to varying widths to allow the entrance of people or light. Place is indicated by a few pieces of furniture or props--notably a huge suspended silver eagle, symbol of Roman military; and a marvelous sculptured group of three draped and faceless figures, which adorns Brutus...
Nevertheless, the news on the new WNBC-TV show, as on its more successful rivals, still seems secondary to show business, and the hard facts of the day are even more shocking after the fun and games. WNBC-TV has ultra-glossy sets designed by Robin Wagner, designer of Jesus Christ Superstar, and theme music from Shaft. It is effective, but is it journalism...
...optimism for this year's squad is also based on the fact that most of this year's squad will return next season. Terry Wynn (Robin's big brother) and captain Skip Kistner are graduating, but the returnees will include Barry. John Stoviak, Andy Marx, and Quinn Smith, among others...