Modern producers if an Ibsen play are always faced with the problem that audiences are not likely to be impressed with Ibsen's now largely academic importance. His attack on romanticism and development of realism are now matters of theatrical history. The social commentary in his plays, in this case a defense of feminism, is no longer particularly controversial.
Despite these considerable handicaps, Radcliffe's Idler players are presenting an entertaining production of "A Doll's House." They render Ibsen's sometimes awkward lines as smoothly as possible and manage to enliven a largely humorless play.
Especially impressive is Suzanne Chappell's interpretation of Nora. Nora is essentially a split personality, vain and frivolous on one hand, determined and strong-minded on the other. Miss Chappel effectively stresses the latter. Thomas Gaydos as Torvald and Michel Bouche as Krogstad are both effective and convincing.
The Idler's production of "A Doll's House" is a lively one, and English 160 students should avail themselves of this opportunity to get the play under their belts pleasantly.
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