Backstage
East
January 4, 2002
In
a year when much was mediocre, the following made memorable
impressions: The Howard Carter Archeology Award for Unearthing
Worthwhile Plays: To The Mint Theatre for their production of
"Rutherford & Son," a 1912 work by the young woman playwright,
Githa Sowerby's British family play of conflict, passion, and social
change; and to The Metropolitan Playhouse for their production of
"The Woman," an engaging 1911 political drama by William C. de Mille
(brother of Cecil B. and father of Agnes). Discovered on
microfilm at the New York Library, it was adapted and directed by David
Zarko. The two leading female roles speak volumes about emerging
feminism.
Year-End
Bouquets By Karl Levett
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