University Daily Kansan
Thursday, November 15, 1973
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Ibsen's Plav Depicts Wife's Desire for Individualism
By CHERYL CROOKS
Kaman Reviewer
Kansan Reviewer
A woman suddenly realizes that she has been merely a plaything in her husband's doll house. A marriage dissolves—and an individual emerges.
The theme is strikingly reflective of modern social patterns, although nearly 100 years have elapsed since Henrik Ibsen wrote a play, "A Doll's House."
The Ibsen masterpiece is the second in the University of Kansas Major Theatre Series, which opened last night in the University Theatre.
Ibsen's play emphasizes the psychological conflict of nora Helmer, who is the epitome of the Victorian wife. Because of the complex description needed, Helmer's dialogue than action, giving the impression of it being an extremely long play.
The play is long; the KU production lasts three hours. During those three hours of discourse, you witness one of the greatest works of drama.
Frankly, "A Doll's House" comes as a welcome change from the lighter imageries of "The Little Prince."
Thank you, Director Robert Findlay,
Federico Fellini, Italian film director, filmed sequences of Roman life, added a narration colored with humor and cynicism and produced "Fellini on the Roma," a modern counterpart to the spectacular movies of the ancient city with thousands of extras.
Humor and Cynicism Fill 'Fellini's Roma'
There's no plot. How can you fit all of Rome into one single plot? Instead, Fellini wisely chose to make a series of comments on Rome, Italian government, whore houses, festivals, young people, Roman history and a host of other subjects.
Of course, the beautiful statues, fountains and ancient buildings were filmed—along with the fifth, slovenness and the traffic jams outside the Colosseum. If nothing else,
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Since the main curtain isn't used, the set is fully exposed from the moment you first arrive. The interior and apartment setting, designed by Richard Rees, Fresno, Cal., graduate student, clearly creates the mood of the room. It is a set, the set, very impressive and conservative.
House" is a powerful production despite its length and lack of action.
Chez Haeth, associate professor of speech and drama, has clothed Nora Helmer, portrayed by Maureen Hawley, Overland Park senior, in very elegant Victorian dresses, and Hawley is very becoming in them.
However, the play isn't flawless, although its flaws are minimal.
the movie is an excellent portrayal of what a tourist might find.
"Fellini's Roma" is a good, light evening's entertainment. And it may be the closest some of us will get to Rome for some time.
reviews
"Only one thing can be said for sure after seeing movie, New York City has to be seen."
The acting is of fine quality. Hawley and David Cook, Leavenworth senior, create a
professor of speech and drama, for reminding us of what constitutes a fine theatrical production. The play's strength comes from its ability to convey and the costing. In short, "A Doll's
Art Sloan, Hays graduate student,
remarkably resembles Victor Bruno,
but failed to come close to the distinguished
actor's ability. Unfortunately, in his
characterization of Dr. Rank, he lacked a
particular strength in his manner of speech.
memorable scene in their final confrontation as husband and wife. Their characters of Nora and Torval Helm awaken to even deeper dimensions individually and in their relationship towards each other.
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Melissa Johnson, Mill Valley, Cal., junior,
gave a respectable performance as Mrs.
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Be prepared to spend an entire evening at the theater. Be prepared to lose some interest during the second act. However, be prepared not to fall asleep as suitably saturated with a good taste of Ibsen drama.
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