It's not an easy character to grasp in this day and age, ... But Harrison is a very specific and interesting actor. Within his performance, he has a way of winking at the audience and letting them know he is manipulating the old captain.
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It's great because I can cast the show so well, ... But it's a little sad in that there are so many black actors, especially in the musical theater arena, who do not get the opportunities they deserve.
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I personally believe that the black audience is eager to have shows about their culture and history, ... When that material is put onstage, they are quite eager to get out and see it.
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