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I saw the Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players' production of "Princess Ida," and I think your review (April 18) missed the point. Ida did seem heroically out of place at times, but this only underlined the foolishness of those around her. The dramatic and vocal power of Samara Levenstein's portrayal was absolutely necessary for the enlightenment of the other characters at the end of the show--a transformation Ms. Brooke Rogers missed entirely.
I don't understand how she can misconstrue Ida's strong-willed determination as "prim," "sanctimonious" or "stiff." The other actors created a funny, exciting, thoughtful production. Levenstein turned it into something extraordinary.
The next time Ms. Rogers reviews a show, she might consider actually thinking about what she sees. --Gina Fried-Miller Joint Program of Literary Studies Brandeis University
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