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SIU revival of You Cant Take It With You draws laughs
Ben Gelman reviews SIU summer theater revival of Kaufman and Hart comedy. The production highlights director Christian Moe’s staging of the Vanderhof family antics while noting some quieter moments during previews. Cast members Zay, Rothman, Verrett, Borges, Kidd and Taylor carry lead duties as the play aims to recapture Broadway and film-era charm for a modern audience.
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Ben Gelman
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
Christian Moe
Martin Vanderhof
George S. Kaufman
Moss Hart
Penelope
Paul Sycamore
Mr. de Pinna
Essie
Alice
Tony Kirby
Walli Street
Rheba
Donald
Boris Kolenkhov
Kirby
Olga Katrina
Childs’ Restaurant
Gay Wellington
Mr. Henderson
Internal Revenue Department
Bob Zay
Vanderhof
Malcolm Rothman
Kolenkhov
Brenda Verrett
Ernesto Borges
Ron Kidd
Mr. Kirby
Patricia Taylor
Penelope Sycamore
John Kauss
de Pinna
Elizabeth Grudzinski
Wellington
Sandra Taylor
Gina Swain
Joe Nunley
Tony
Peggy McGrath
Bill Ganey
Ed Carmichael
Father Divine
New York
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Hollywood