MICHAEL HARDART
Actor, Director
The Great Divide, by William Vaughn Moody, Metropolitan Playhouse (2011)
A Backstage Critics Pick!
Lauren Sowa and Elizabeth Inghram
Photo by Debby Goldman
Wendy Merritt and Tony Zazella
Photo by Jacob J. Goldberg
Timothy Weinert and Lauren Sowa
Photo by Kusandha Hertrich
“The play catches fire... Credit Michael Hardart with bringing to life an old-fashioned play... its themes are the backbone of the American character.” - Victor Gluck for TheaterScene.net
“A very worthy production of this strong, poetic drama... A treat... a fun, engaging night of theatre... “This,” I thought “is why I love the theatre.”... instead of judging (the text) or attempting a slick modern spin, they allow the play’s voice to sing loud and beautifully. For those of you who love a well written, well acted drama, you’d do well to give The Great Divide a listen.” - Matt Roberson for nytheatre.com
“Fascinating rendition of William Vaughn Moody's "The Great Divide,"... the play is permeated with striking veins of feminism and sexual frankness, which Hardart highlights to potent effect... Hardart's keen direction mostly downplays such (melodramatic) flourishes, choosing to mine the text for behavioral truth, an understandable approach that helps a contemporary audience see what was innovative in Moody's writing.” - Erik Haagensen for Backstage
“Intriguing reflections of a changing nation... racy and scandalous... mainly because of Michael Hardart’s deft direction, the third act allows some terrific acting to shine through.”
- Daniel M. Gold for The New York Times
Timothy Weinert, Tony Zazella and Lauren Sowa
Photo by Jacob J. Goldberg
Timothy Weinert, Joe Gioco and Ray Crisara
Photo by Jacob J. Goldberg
Arthur Harold and Lars Drew
Photo by Kusandha Hertrich