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...much for George Thommen, 82, a Swiss-born industrial consultant who pioneered the American biorhythm movement by importing the ideas of a small Germanic number-juggling cult after World War II. "I thought of it as a hobby, like a sailboat," says Thommen, author of the first American biorhythm book, Is This Your Day? "In one way I'm happy that it's taken hold-I'm for helping humanity. In another way I think the commercialization is a dirty trick...
...side. Callinicos says the theory can put compatible policemen in squad cars, determine the patterns of arsonists and maybe even prevent birth defects. Another advantage to biorhythm is that it provides extra income for a swelling number of entrepreneurs. With an investment of about $4,000, says Thommen, anybody can rent a bit of computer time and sell 30? charts for $10. In the rush for profits, laments Thommen, some of the new biorhythm salesmen are turning out sloppy charts, a day or two off. Says he: "Every Tom, Dick and Harry is going into this. Many people have...
...Baile's Strand is a romantic, youthful work conceived in grandiose terms. To be properly staged, it requires an elaborate set and a large cast. The Poets' Theatre has neither at its disposal, and even the excellent direction of Edward Thommen cannot keep the production from appearing cramped. Sitll, the play offers many rewarding moments. William Driver, who is clearly trained in the delivery of verse, makes a properly tragic Cuchulain, and William Cavness is a fine Cunchubar. Liam Clancy and Michael Linenthal once more distinguish themselves as, respectively, a Fool and a blind man. In this play, as well...
...relief to turn from contemplation of the play itself to the production it receives at the hands of the Poets' Theatre. Edward Thommen, the director, once again reveals his extraordinary ability to work out an effective staging on the theatre's tiny stage. And this time his work is complicated by the fact that the play includes nearly forty speaking parts. A large percentage of the roles is filled by capable actors. While the play permits, Sarah Braveman gives a fine, robust performance as Margery. The most notable of the supporting players include Michael Linenthall as a condescending priest, Robert...
Director Edward Thommen again manages to put more action and more people on the Poets' Theatre's small stage than would seem possible. He gives the entire play a wonderful sense of movement, aided by the technical crew's proficiency in moving half a dozen different sets on and off the stage...