[NEohioPAL]Final 4 performances - Another Rave for Arms and the Man - Actors' Summit

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Arms and the Man @  Actors' Summit 11/10 
What: A  terrific, engaging version of George Bernard Shaw's popular comedy 
about  soldiers, war, and romantic illusions, impeccably directed and with a 
strong  cast led by Reuben & Dorothy Silver. Well worth a drive to Hudson. 
Reasons to  go: Even with many trips to the world-class Shaw Festival, I've  
never seen a better production of this comedy. Director A. Neil Thackaberry  
brilliantly contrasts the worlds of those who understand gritty reality (a  
professional soldier and two pragmatic servants) versus well-meaning rich  
airheads who live on slogans and lofty ideals. Dana Hart is magnificently real  as 
the down-to-earth Capt. Bluntschli, the "chocolate cream soldier" on the lam  
who takes refuge in a rich girl's bedroom; his first act is, simply, stunning.  
Alicia Kahn has a dizzy charm as the Serbian heiress who speaks in italics, 
and  the redoubtable Silvers steal scene after scene as her doting parents. And 
Sally  Groth's fiery, sexy servant Louka could convince you that the play has 
two  female protagonists, not one. 
Bottom line: It's a thoroughly  charming production of one of Shaw's best 
works, and one with deep resonance --  especially as it parses the reality of war 
so brilliantly within a comic frame.  
Backstory: The words "labor of love"  come to mind watching Co-Artistic 
Director MaryJo Alexander scamper from job to  job at this mom-and-pop theater. She 
designs the costumes (always outstanding  and lush), greets the audience, 
then hoists up her skirt and takes out her power  drill between acts to do the 
set changeover. 
Details: Actors' Summit, 86 Owen  Brown, Hudson. (330) 342-0800. Thru 11/19. 
_http://www.actorssummit.org_ (http://r.pm0.net/s/c?3gv.ik4i.89.e5aa.cn4)  
>From Cool Cleveland contributor Linda Eisenstein _LindaATcoolcleveland.com_ 
(mailto:LindaATcoolcleveland.com)   


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airheads who live on slogans and lofty ideals. Dana Hart is magnificently re=
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