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...Mineola Twins?? consists of six scenes, one depicting each twin in three different Presidential administrations (Eisenhower, Nixon, Bush) as well as scattered dream sequences. The twins, Myra and Myrna, are polar opposites: Myra is the rebellious one, tending toward promiscuity, drugs, and radicalism, while Myrna prefers conformity and housewifery. They violently hate each other, but have a strong connection: not only are they played by the same actress, they also tend to share dreams and hear each others’ voices at moments of crisis...
...theme of complementarity is reinforced by the twins?? rebellious sons (both played by Daniel V. Kroop ’10). Myrna’s is radical and Myra’s is conservative; each seeks refuge with his aunt. Rounding out the cast is the principal love interest: Julia T. Havard ’11 plays Jim as the romantic foil for both characters in the 1950s. Havard also plays Sarah, Myra’s lover after she inexplicably becomes gay some time in the 1980s...
...director, “The Mineola Twins?? is particularly salient, especially in light of current political issues...
With the experience of directing “Utopia, Limited” under his belt, Steinemann began to search for a second directorial opportunity. The process of bringing “The Mineola Twins?? to the stage began nearly a year...
Steinemann secured the Loeb Ex for “The Mineola Twins?? in April, which allowed him to focus on the creative aspects of the play over the summer...