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...final and titular story of the book exemplifies this tendency. It is Munro’s imagining of a short period in the life of an exceptional woman from history: Sophia Kovalevsky, a mathematician and novelist who lived in the late 19th century. Munro writes that she encountered Sophia??€™s story in an encyclopedia, and the story begins to read more like a factual entry than anything else. Sophia is a fascinating character and a perfect example of a powerful woman, but by portraying her as a saint, Munro makes this woman less accessible to her readers...
...used throughout most of the show. Tolchinsky’s deadpan asides to the audience are lit by a single spotlight, later used to effectively highlight the lack of internal thought processes by the shepherdess Snetskaya (AnneMarie Alvarez). Rare moments of clarity or strong emotion—such as Sophia??€™s wish to break free or Tolchinsky’s recognition of his love for Sophia??€”are accentuated by soft blues and fiery reds.DeMita keeps the show quickly paced, throwing gag after gag at the audience and seeing what sticks. His direction is smart in this...
...experienced among us to a slower practice session after the entire group of 100 got a rundown of salsa moves from Johnny. While the initial practicing was done solo, there came a point where we had to test our new skills with a partner. One can certainly come to Sophia??€™s with a friend or date, but it’s also very easy for any girl to dance her way into the open arms of a local graduate student or salsa night regular. The exciting singles scene makes this venue a hot spot for scoping out members...
...Sophia??€™s has already been adopted by a few of Harvard’s more adventurous undergraduates. As we were busy tripping over our own feet—in spite of Johnny’s detailed instructions—a group of fellow students sauntered over to the already-sizzling expert section of the floor. Their well-honed skills made them desirable partners for the club regulars, who seem to have been born wearing tight white fringed jeans...
While we might not be ready for Havana’s nightclubs, the macarena is no longer the only Latin dance we know. A few more Wednesdays at Sophia??€™s, and we might just invest in our own white fringe...