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A ReviewAllWell’ Delight In Its Modern StyleBy JACQUELINE FURENWilliam Shakespeare, a master of wit in his own time, would be delighted at the modern day version of his“All’s Well That Ends Well”currently being performed at the Asolo Theater.Plot of the comedy isofwoman, Helena, who falls in love with her step-brother, Bertram, a lord of high standing in the French court. By using a medical knowledgepassed to her by her father, she heals the dying king, and in return is promised the husband of her choice. By choosing Bertram — who is much less than happy, to say the least — he chooses to flee and join a war in Italy.Top praise should go to the production staff, who made possible a tremendous additional hilarity to the comedy. To say that the characters were dressed in modern style would be an understatement. The tie-dyed “hippie” clothingof the young lords of court, to Afro-syle hairdo of Helena, the wildly clothesoutstanding in the roie of La-feu, “the man in the gray flannel suit” in the hierarchy of court royalty.Sharon Spelman, in the role of Diana (friend of Helena’s), gave a -brilliant performance in a role which might otherwise have beenordinary.ajlt;“'»^£arbasu?-edmo11^—®layin8.n- Diana’s mother, was alsocolored huntingworn as army uniforms, the presence of a “man in a gray flannel suite,” and such modem prop6 as a telephone, a microphone, and even a photographer — all helped to make the play ananacronism of comedy.By cutting the five-act play into two acts, the witty swift-flow of humor was maintained. Scene changes were extremely frequent, but as well-rehearsed as the acting so that the coordination o f scenery changes was accomplished in a matter of seconds and with total efficiency.Brightest performance of the show, without exception, was Henry Strozier playingthe role of Parolles, a ne’er-do-well “friend” of young Bertram. While the role itself is a key one, Strozier’s performance was the most unforgettable of the evening. Bradford Wallace w a ssuperbly hilarious.Isa Thomas, veteranofmany Asolo presentations, again gave her usual dependably convincing performance in the role of The Countess of Rousillon, mother of Bertram and step-mother of Helena.Between the hilarity of the play itself and the special effects of staging, dress, and makeup “All’s Well That Ends Well” is a play that will truly challenge anyone’s sense of humor.Movie LogPLAZA - “The Boatniks,” 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:44. FLORIDA —- “Patton,” 2:15,5:30, 8:40.TROPICAL DRIVE-IN -“Gone With the Wind,” 9:00. BRADENTON DRIVE-INasutch Cassidy and the Sun-dance Kid,” 8:45; “The Undefeated,” 11:01.TEATRO—“A Flea in Her Ear,” 1:20, 3:00, 7:30, 9:10.BEE RIDGE DRIVE-IN -“Paint Your Wagon,” 8:45; “Barefoot in the Park,” 11:50.SKYWAY DRIVE-IN“Swiss Family Robinson 8:40; “The HeUfighters 11:06. '' BAYSHORE CINEMA“Beneath the Planet of the Apes,” 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00.GULF VENICE—’ ‘Zabriski Point,” 7:05, 9:00.TRAIL DRIVE-IN - “OleRex,” 8:50; “Paint Your Wag-°n,” 9:30. -.ySTUDIO 41 CINE - “The Grasshopper,” 2:00, 7:00, 9:00. PALM AVE. - “WildBunch.” 1:30. 7:00. 9:40.
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Sarasota Herald Tribune
Sarasota, Florida, US
Mon, Jul 20, 1970
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