Henry Higgins, a professor of linguistics, makes a bet with Col. Hugh Pickering, a fellow linguist, that he can take a squawking flower girl off the streets of London and in six months pass her off as a lady at the Embassy Ball. His subject, Eliza Doolittle, moves into his home and is subjected to intensive vocal training, as well as considerably rude behavior from Higgins. One woman who easily commands a stage on her own is Heather Hays '92, who plays Eliza Doolittle. Hays is as saucy and energetic as the role demands.
Hays also displays strong acting skills.
Hays is well matched by Nelson Scharfman as Henry Higgins. Despite his harsh treatment of Eliza, the audience retains its sympathy towards Henry, an accomplishment for which Sharfman deserves full credit. Dan Henderson '91 as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, and Janet Ann Licini '92 as Lady Boxington. The small dance numbers were choreographed with a sense of humor and were executed nicely. The ensemble dance numbers seemed a bit tense, and there were more than a few missteps.