Intrigue Brings Timeless Comedy

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From: Irish Voice
Date: 20050517
Author:Barth, Diana

Barth, Diana
Irish Voice
05-17-2005
She Stoops to Conquer

By Oliver Goldsmith

Irish Repertory Theatre,

Manhattan

ARRANGED marriages and mistaken identity are the main subject matter of
Oliver Goldsmith's 18th century comedy, She Stoops to Conquer, directed by
Charlotte Moore and playing at the Irish Repertory Theatre in Manhattan
until June 26.

Young Marlowe (Brian Hutchison), in the company of his friend George
Hastings (Tommy Schrider), embarks on a visit to his intended, Miss Kate
Hardcastle (Danielle Ferland), whom he has never met. On the way, they are
intercepted by some mischievous scoundrels ...

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