Word: siebert
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...cast, headed by Jean Concannon as Cressida and William Siebert as Troilus, gave an earnest but uneven performance. At times, overacting marred scenes that required emotional intensity rather than emotional exhibition. Cressida often shouted, like a querulous child in a tantrum. Siebert gave a sensitive interpretation of Troilus, showing an understanding of his composite personality. Regina Oliver was commendable as Cassandra, although she needed more variety of voice. William Harris, as Cressida's father, suffered most from overacting and a reliance on stick gestures. The Prince Regent, Hector, was strongly reminiscent of Marshall Tito, but needed a more imperial...
After adjusting to the pleasant shock of being ushered to a seat practically in the stage set living room of Mrs. Wislack, played by Louise Licklider, the acting of our hostess is a disappointment. Amateurish and typed seems a fair description also of the efforts of William Siebert as a Duke. The best acting in the play was done by Edward Sostek who did a fine portrayal of a henpecked hunted man. Norman Ashton's direction is also effective...