Equally adept at portraying a member of the upper class is Pat Reynolds as Tracy's first husband, soon making us forget he is cast in the role created by Cary Grant. Reynolds' Dexter conjures up a charming mix of strength and tenderness in emotions stemming from his love for Tracy and his realization that growth is needed on both sides if their love is to endure.
Richard McGraw is cast as bridegroom George Kittredge - not an entirely sympathetic character, whose mix of charm, manipulative aggression, ambition, self-absorption and priggishness are well conveyed.
Ben Carr brings chivalry, brashness and political conviction to the role of former poet and practicing journalist Mike Connor, lending snap to his every line in this dialogue-driven play while conveying Connor's ambivalence toward Tracy in his grudging respect and eventual love.
Jamie Erin Miller plays Liz, Connor's colleague and photographer, with style and sass - although my photographer-husband Bud would have preferred that she used a Speed Graphic camera for greater authenticity.
Other Lord family members deliver what is required, including Marky Regensburg as matriarch Margaret, Marty Thompson as Tracy's younger brother Sandy, Bronwyn van Joolen as younger sister Dinah, Walt League as patriarch Seth Lord and Ed Wintermute as Uncle Willie, who pinches every young woman who comes within his range.
Appearing as servants are Bill Hahn in his debut performance as Thomas and Stephanie Morelli as Elsie.
Performances continue Thursday through Sunday until September 27. For season subscription information, check out www.cplayers.com. To order individual tickets ($20 adults, $15 seniors and students), call the box office at 410-268-7373.
