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...SAMUEL ZISKIND New York City...
...production required around seventy actors, many of whom performed with real distinction. I give them all my congratulations and thanks, and regretfully limit myself to discussing only a few of them. Margery Ziskind, as Grusha, gives one of the most touching performances I've seen on any Harvard stage. Grusha's simple faith and love, her fury at injustice, and her durability are portrayed with a passion so full that they always almost border on the stupid. Miss Ziskind miraculously keeps them on the right side of the line. A good performance would not have been good enough; Miss Ziskind...
Dana Bate is excellent as Marco, the older cousin, making the most of what could be a very colorless part. Francesca Solana has her moments as the niece, but she is frequently shrill and overly intense. She is at her best in her quieter moments. Margery Ziskind is unconvincing as the wife, Frank Langella also has his moments, but generally his characterizations is overdrawn...