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The Australian Linguistic Society offers the Gerhardt Laves Scholarship, which covers fieldwork expenses for postgraduate researchers in indigenous languages of Australia or its immediate region, and the Susan Kaldor Scholarship, to support ALS student members to attend an international summer school or institute. Jointly with the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia, it also offers the Michael Clyne Prize, for the best postgraduate research thesis in immigrant bilingualism and language contact.
Past recipients
The past recipients of the Michael Clyne Prize are:
- 2014: Maria Gindidis from Monash University, for her PhD thesis, 'Australian community language teachers: A phenomenological study'
- 2013: Amanda Miller Amberber from Macquarie University, for her PhD thesis, 'Language switching, language selection and intervention in bilingual aphasia'
- 2012: Donna Butorac from the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, for her PhD thesis, 'Imagined identity, remembered self: Settlement language learning and the negotiation of gendered subjectivity'
- 2011: not awarded
- 2010: Ruth Fielding from the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, for her PhD thesis 'Speaking two languages: A study exploring how young bilingual students identify with being bilingual'
- 2009: Emi Otsuji from UTS, whose thesis was titled 'Performing transculturation: Between/within 'Japanese' and 'Australian' language, identities and culture'
- 2008: Louisa Willoughby from Monash University, for her thesis entitled 'You have to speak it at least'
- 2007: Brigitte Lambert from the University of Melbourne, for her PhD thesis on German language maintenance in Australia
- 2006: Jo-anne Hughson from the University of Melbourne, for her PhD thesis on Address in Spanish in an Australian context
The past recipients of the Gerhardt Laves Scholarship are:
- 2014: Giordana Santosuosso, a PhD Candidate at Monash University, to support her fieldwork on the Lau language of the Solomon Islands
- 2013: Brighde Collins, an MA Research Candidate at the University of Melbourne, to undertake field work on Ngandi in the Ngukurr area (NT)
- 2012: Tim Connell, an MA student at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, to undertake field work on a language referred to locally as Matek, an undescribed language of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, which belongs to the Land Dayak subgroup of Austronesian
- 2011: Katerina Naitoro, an MA student at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, to undertake field work on 'Are'are, a language spoken in the southern part of the Malaita province in the Solomon Islands
- 2010: James Collins, Linguistics Honours student at the University of Sydney, to undertake fieldwork on the syntax-morphology interface of Samoan
- 2009: Dorothea Hoffman of the University of Manchester for work on Jaminjung and Kriol
- 2008: Jeremy Hammond from the University of Sydney for linguistic and cultural documentation of the Whitesands language of Vanuatu
- 2007 (joint): Jeremy Hammond from the University of Sydney, for fieldwork on the Whitesands language of Vanuatu
- 2007 (joint): Laura Dimock from the Victoria University of Wellington, for fieldwork on the Nahavaq language of Vanuatu
Previous Susan Kaldor Scholarship holders are:
- 2014: Janet Watts, PhD Candidate at Griffith University, to attend the Summer School on Documentary Linguistics and Variationist Sociolinguistics
- 2013: Kate Horrack, PhD Candidate at the University of Melbourne, to attend the summer school courses at the Linguistic Society of America Institute
- 2012: Qandeel Hussain, PhD student at Macquarie University, to attend summer school courses at the Linguistic Society of America Institute
- 2011: not awarded
- 2010: Sally Dixon, Linguistics PhD student at the University of Sydney, to attend a practicum on Conversation Analysis at Loughborough University, UK, in support of her PhD topic using CA to investigate code-switching in interaction in aboriginal child language
- 2009: David Penn of UNE, $2,500 to attend the LSA Linguistic Institute
For more information on past recipients, please see the following Announcements of Scholarships and Prizes:
ALS Susan Kaldor scholarship
In celebration of the contribution of Susan Kaldor to linguistics in Australia, a scholarship of up to $2,500 is available to ALS student members who wish to attend an international institute, summer school or similar intensive course. Examples of relevant summer schools are given below. However, applications relating to other institutes and summer schools are welcome. Not all are held each year so students are recommended to check websites.
- Linguistic Society of America Summer Institute
- LOT Summer School (The Netherlands)
- The European Summer School of Logic, Language & Information
Applicants should provide a recommendation from their supervisor, a 1-2 page statement as to why they want to go and how it will inform their research, a budget and an indication of other funding options they have available (please check the summer school website for other scholarship options and deadlines).
Applications should be sent to Bill Palmer, ALS Vice President, at bill.palmer-at-newcastle.edu.au by Friday 29 May 2014.
Michael Clyne Prize
Following a very generous contribution by Michael Clyne and also funded by donations in Michael's honour, the annual Michael Clyne Prize has been established for the best postgraduate research thesis in the area of immigrant bilingualism and language contact. This Prize is jointly administered by the Australian Linguistic Society and the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia.
Details of the Prize, including eligibility requirements, timeline and submission process, are as follows:
(a) Prize to be awarded to an MA(research) or PhD thesis examined (or passed by examiners) in the previous year - for example, the 2015 prize will be awarded to an MA(research) or PhD thesis awarded (or passed) in 2014 that focuses on some aspect of immigrant bilingualism and language contact. The thesis should have been submitted at an Australian university.
(b) Submissions should include: (i) a copy of examiners' reports; (ii) a 300-500 word summary of the thesis and its main findings; (iii) a supporting letter from the supervisor, to be submitted by the advertised closing date each year.
(c) Submissions to be assessed by a panel of 3, being the presidents of ALS and ALAA (or suitable representative from each society) and a representative from the area of sociolinguistics to be selected by the two presidents. Membership of the panel is determined on a yearly basis.
(d) Recipient to be notified by the end of June.
(e) Award to be $1,000 cash prize plus contribution of up to $500 to cover costs (e.g. travel, accommodation, conference registration) for the recipient to attend either ALS or ALAA (their choice) to present a paper on their research.
(f) The recipient is to have a guaranteed slot in the conference of their choosing (i.e. either ALS or ALAA in the year of the award) since the reviewing of their abstract has been achieved via the award process.
(g) Summary of thesis to be published in newsletters of both associations when award is announced.
(h) Award to be announced at the AGMs of each society (presumably recipient will be present at (at least) one of these).
(i) Information about the prize, including a list of recipients, to be linked to both ALAA and ALS web pages.
(j) The prize will not be awarded in a given year if none of the applicants reach a suitable standard (as determined by the panel).
Submissions for 2015 Michael Clyne Prize
The Applied Linguistics Association of Australia and the Australian Linguistic Society invite submissions for the annual Michael Clyne Prize, to be awarded to the best PhD or MA (Research) with a focus on some aspect of immigrant bilingualism and language contact. The thesis must have been passed or the degree awarded at an Australian university in 2014.
The winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a contribution of up to $500 to cover costs (e.g. travel, accommodation, conference registration) for the recipient to attend either ALS or ALAA in 2015 to present a paper on the research. The recipient will be guaranteed a slot at their chosen conference.
Submissions should include: (i) a copy of the examiners' reports; (ii) a 300-500 word summary of the thesis and its main findings; (iii) a supporting letter from the supervisor(s).
Further details of rules governing the prize are listed above.
Please submit documents in both electronic and paper form by Friday 29 May 2015 to:
Bill Palmer
ALS Vice President
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW 2308
Email: bill.palmer-at-newcastle.edu.au
The Gerhardt Laves Scholarship
In 2006 the Australian Linguistic Society established the annual Gerhardt Laves Scholarship to encourage postgraduate researchers into the field of indigenous languages, by helping cover linguistic fieldwork expenses. Details of the Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, and the application process and timing, are as follows:
(a) The Gerhardt Laves Scholarship is open to students who are (i) enrolled in a University undertaking an Honours or postgraduate research degree; and (ii) undertaking fieldwork on an indigenous language of Australia or its immediate region as part of their research towards that degree.
(b) Applications should be submitted to Bill Palmer at bill.palmer-at-newcastle.edu.au before the deadline of Friday, 29 May 2014. The recipient (and unsuccessful applicants) will be notified by the end of June. Retrospective claims for fieldwork already conducted or begun in 2015 prior to the application round will be considered.
(c) Applications should include: (i) the completed Gerhardt Laves Scholarship application form; and (ii) a supporting letter from the supervisor.
(d) Applications are assessed by a panel of 3 ALS members selected by the president who have interests in field-based linguistics. Membership of the panel is determined on a yearly basis.
(e) The scholarship consists of an amount, approximately $2,000, to cover costs (e.g. travel, accommodation, subsistence, consultant's payments, etc.) that the recipient will encounter in undertaking fieldwork. A year's membership of the Australian Linguistic Society is also provided.
(f) Scholarship recipients are asked to account for their budget in a letter to the ALS president within 12 months and return any unspent funds to ALS. A list of recipients is maintained on the ALS website.
(g) The scholarship may not be awarded in any given year if none of the applicants are of a suitable standard (as determined by the panel).


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Based on the excellent reviews I read on this board, I contacted 911 Lawn Services to replace my lawn early May 2105. I left a voicemail & within 15 minutes, Moses (the owner) called me to tell me... he's currently driving to a job site & asked me to fill up their online form, which I did explaining my situation. Within 3 hours, he replied via e-mail setting up an appointment for the next day. He showed up at the agreed time and did the measurements (I paid the 20 dollars fee which is explicitly listed on their website). We talked about options and I explained my situation. He sent me the estimate the same day (afternoon). Again, based on my interactions with Moses, and the reviews here, I decided to go with him. From then on, the experience was just superb. He gave me dates and time frames that were always kept. He answered all my e-mails within 1 hour I sent them. The last day of the job (Friday night), his crew left without cleaning up. I recall writing to Moses around 9 pm and receiving a reply by 10 pm telling me it'll be cleaned first thing in the morning. I heard them coming at 7:15 am. It was him, and two other people that came to clean up everything and wash away the sidewalks of any debris, etc. Not a single spot of my lawn is dead, and Moses told me he'll replace any piece at no extra cost. He provides a 90 days guarantee. As with pricing, the saying: "Cheap service ain't good, and good service ain't cheap" applies. I'd use them again without hesitation.VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
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The owner, Moses, came out at my request and listened to what we need. He truly cared about OUR desires and I knew right away that he would bend over backwards to accommodate us. He also answered all our questions and gave me good advice about the new zoysia sod we recently had installed. As promised, I rec'd the cost estimate by email that same night. It was very fair and reasonable. Today the crew showed up for our first lawn service. Moses had given them clear instructions about exactly what we wanted done. The crew, which included Moses' two sons, did everything perfectly. They were totally professional and careful and did exactly what we wanted. I feel so happy that we found this company. And I feel sorry for anybody who is not using Moses for all their lawn care needs. This company truly personalizes their service to fit the needs of each customer rather than trying to force the customer into the company's way of doing business. Give Moses a call if you want the best lawn service you've ever experienced.
Eltut66, thank you for posting a review of our services. It is our goal to meet the needs of each customer. This is the difference we bring to the lawn service industry. While there are some clients whose needs we could not meet, it's never due to a lack of effort. For those reading this review, please consider us for your sod installation. We offer this service as well. Moses & the Crew
Based on the excellent reviews I read on this board, I contacted 911 Lawn Services to replace my lawn early May 2105. I left a voicemail & within 15 minutes, Moses (the owner) called me to tell me he's currently driving to a job site & asked me to fill up their online form, which I did explaining my situation. Within 3 hours, he replied via e-mail setting up an appointment for the next day. He showed up at the agreed time and did the measurements (I paid the 20 dollars fee which is explicitly listed on their website). We talked about options and I explained my situation. He sent me the estimate the same day (afternoon). Again, based on my interactions with Moses, and the reviews here, I decided to go with him. From then on, the experience was just superb. He gave me dates and time frames that were always kept. He answered all my e-mails within 1 hour I sent them. The last day of the job (Friday night), his crew left without cleaning up. I recall writing to Moses around 9 pm and receiving a reply by 10 pm telling me it'll be cleaned first thing in the morning. I heard them coming at 7:15 am. It was him, and two other people that came to clean up everything and wash away the sidewalks of any debris, etc. Not a single spot of my lawn is dead, and Moses told me he'll replace any piece at no extra cost. He provides a 90 days guarantee. As with pricing, the saying: "Cheap service ain't good, and good service ain't cheap" applies. I'd use them again without hesitation.
Jezamin, thank you for the kind remarks. We strive to meet the needs of each customer so that reviews like this come naturally. I like the slogan, "cheap service ain't good, and good service ain't cheap. Enjoy your new sod! Moses & the Crew
Very great service, by Mr Moses and Crew, life long customer. Great price great service, I highly recommend this business.
Santina8, thank you for the vote of confidence! Moses & the Crew
We had an awesome experience dealing with this company. The staff were extremely professional, personable, and prompt in their appointments. Everyone we met has been good to work with.We will tell all our friends or people we know who are looking for good Lawn Service to definitely go with 911 Lawn Services.
Kennedy49 thank you for the kind remarks. It is our goal to meet the needs of all who request service. Thank you for the vote of confidence. Moses & the Crew
I did not want to even click on any of the stars as upset as I am write now, but I had to click at least one or it would not let me submit it. As a school we contacted him to do some outdoor classroom work. His crew was 1 and 1/2 hours late. He told us he would be there at 2:00, they got there at 3:30. He never contacted us, we had to contact him and when we did we were told 2 different times that the crew was on the way. No apology. The three crew members did a good job. Moses does not understand how to treat his customers. There was a misunderstanding about the payment. He screamed over the phone at a parent volunteer who stayed on her Saturday from 2:00-5:30. After the misunderstanding over the payment, I called on Monday morning. I was able to very calmly state why we felt we did not owe an extra $100. He kept screaming at me and would not let me get in a word edge wise. He screamed at me that if he did not get paid he would take us to court. I finally had to hang up because he would not let me say anything. He never even suggested a compromise etc. I have NEVER been treated so poorly, neither has the parent who gave her time to do something good for our school on a hot Saturday morning. Do not continue to support a business who acts so poorly to his customers. Mr. Adieu got his money from out school, but will never be referred as someone to do lawn service.
Diane Dotson of Camp Creek Elementary School, thank you for expressing your anger. To provide clarity on the entire situation several pieces of information has been left out. Chris Giddens, parent volunteer, contacted us on 5/12, with an emergency request to clean up an area at the school. We told her our availability and she stressed the job needed to be done before 5/20. We did not have availability, but because Chris is a former customer, and we were willing to accommodate Chris. The proposal was an hourly service of $100 per hour for 3 crew members. Again, Chris is aware of this offer. We asked how should the debris be handled and offered our haul away service of $150. Somehow Chris assumed the entire job would be $150. The crew worked for a total of 2 hours ($200 of labor). The total bill due is $200, plus the $150 disposal fee; for a grand total of $350. A personal check of $150 from Chris was given to the crew and at that time she stated we proposed a fee of $150. Mind you, we removed two trailers of debris from this property. I spoke with Chris and she was adamant about the amount due and felt we were wrong. Today, 5/18, Diane calls and continues to act as if we were wrong and stated she was not going to pay the remaining $200. She also warned that she was going to give us a NEGATIVE review. We are a small business and work hard to maintain an image that is clearly outlined in our Kudzu reviews. Just like any other service provider, we demand payment for services rendered. If this comes off as no customer service, then we might as well close shop. Our proposals are simple and easy to understand, but somehow or on purpose, Chris and Diane were confused. Honestly, I believe the school agreed to pay only $100 towards this project and the magnitude of work involved was well over their (Chris & Diane�s) budget. Yes, I warned Diane if payment was not received in a timely manner, I would see them in court. As of today, 5/18, we have not received the total amount due. $150, from Chris; PayPal payment from the school, $100 which will take 2-3 days to post; and a personal check from Diane, mailed today, $100 which will not be received for 2-3 days. Personally, they got away with murder, because it should have been priced higher. Moses & the Crew
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Posted on: 5/6/2015
Hired Moses to do a very big job, the price point was great, and the job they did was excellent. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!!!!!!!
Santinatucker, you're the best! Thank you for accepting our proposal of 3 crew members for $100 per hr. Your review comes on the hills of other good news and we are so thankful for the opportunity to have worked with you on your outdoor project. Your vote of confidence is appreciated!
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Posted on: 2/6/2015
I hired Moses and his crew from 911 based on the reviews I read on Kudzu and was simply amazed at the great job of cleaning up Fall leaves from my heavily wooded lot in Lilburn. They bagged over 40 lawn bags in 3 hours taking every leaf out of every bush and leaving my yard; driveway; curb as clean as I've ever had it done. In 3 hours they did a fantastic job and I not only highly recommend them, I will be hiring them again and again. Price was fair and worth every cent for the quality of service I received. Thanks to Moses and his crew, you sure impressed this homeowner! Julie
Juliejazzollie, thank you for sharing your feedback on services performed. It's our goal to meet the needs of every customer with a high touch of quality and service. Don't hesitate to contact us again, as the growing season starts in a few weeks. Moses & the Crew
Reviews: 5
Posted on: 12/12/2014
$20 charge for estimate. This is not mentioned on Kudzu, hidden on web site. I can only imagine that they would charge for using a charge card as well. Did not let them come to do the estimate.
USNavy.CPO, it appears you didn't read the website or our Kudzu profile, thoroughly. We fully disclose the trip charge for estimates in both locations. If our bid is accepted, the charge is applied to your bill as a credit. We are confident in the level of service provided and no one loss. As a small business owner, we have to manage our expenses. Imagine riding around metro Atlanta on a daily basis to provide estimates to prospects that are simply inquiring for services and not interested in moving forward. By assessing a trip charge, which is credited to the final bill, we get an audience of highly interested candidates, who understand the value of the trip charge. I wish you luck with your sod job. My best advice is to limit your choices to a sod that will tolerate shade. Sounds like your property is heavily shaded and may even warrant the removal of trees or reducing of the canopy to allow at least 4 hrs of sun. And that's for FREE! Moses & the Crew
Reviews: 1
Posted on: 10/27/2014
Needed cleanup on an abandoned yard and could only pay 3 hours - Theo and crew did all I asked and more! Fast working, common sense, great initiative - I hope the house sells so I don't have to hire them again, but if I ever have similar need, I will call immediately.
LilburnJungle, we appreciate the opportunity to meet your outdoor needs. Good luck with the sell of the property. It's ready to be called a HOME! Moses & the Crew
The crew at 911 Lawn Service are the fastest working company I've hired in my life. I've been using their service for about 2 years and I haven't been disappointed yet. I suggest that you give them a try.
fxttkxdd, thank you for your review. We are excited to hear your long term commitment with our services. Customers like you make us proud! Moses & the Crew
Reviews: 3
Posted on: 10/22/2014
When I look at my backyard now, compared to what a "hot mess" it was just a few days ago, I am still so amazed at what the crew did. These guys went above and beyond what I would have thought was "good enough", all while being pleasant, courteous and professional. The same goes for Mr. Adieu as well, who never hesitated to answer my phone call, or reply to my email. I just wish I could have tipped the crew more--they deserve it.
MaggieSunrise, thank you for acknowledging your satisfaction! We specialize in cleaning up "hot mess". The crew is diligent in their efforts to meet the needs of our clients. To honor the 200th review, you will receive $200 off the labor for your next outdoor project. Please let us know when you are ready to move forward. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Moses & the Crew
Mr. Moses had excellent communication. He worked very hard at making sure I was happy with his work. His crew was upbeat and helpful. Thank you so, 911Lawn
KCDAND, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to working with you on your next outdoor project. Moses & the Crew
In this day and age, it�s hard to find a company you can trust. Moses was recommended to me by a friend, and now I know why � the quality of service I received was outstanding. Keep up the good work! We are very pleased with the service and the results of your service. Even with the hot summer our yard looks beautiful! This is not my formal thank you but had to tell you i nearly cried watering my garden tonight. It's so magical and wonderful... ...Thank you so much I feel so lucky to have met you in ways that go far beyond the garden...Just wanted to say we are very pleased with the retaining wall. You will be highly recommended! Thanks again.
lllove, thank you for sharing your satisfaction with our services. We strive to meet the needs of each customer, all while understanding their differences. Glad to know you are enjoying your new outdoor oasis. Moses & the Crew
Reviews: 3
Posted on: 6/9/2014
I have had the crew take care of my lawn for the past three years. It always looks fantastic! This past year, I don't know if a new crew has come to my house, but what used to be a 1 hour job has turned into 2 for the summer. When I brought it up to owner, all that was said was,"thank you for feedback" vs customer being right and making amends to make sure it does not happen again. Just want to bring that up�pro's: yard always looks great, moses always responds. con's: felt my business has been taken for granted after working with them for 3 years.
tiajthompson, again, thank you for the feedback. After talking with the crew, I've learned that Mr. Thompson requested additional things to be done that required the additional time. We appreciate all of our customers. I will go on to say that we have not increased our prices over the past 5 years. With the cost of fuel, material and labor increasing yearly, I hope you understand this is a cost of doing business. Moses & the Crew
very reasonably priced and good options without contract. very rushed and not very careful with the plants. Moses was very friendly and responsive,his brother..not so much.
Mil1095, thank you for your review. I'd like to clarify that I don't have any siblings. Hopefully, no one lead you to believe this. It is not our intention to rush any job. I will share this feedback with the crew and hope to work with you again in the future. Moses & the Crew
Moses sent an awesome team out to do a seasonal clean of my property. WOW!!! They worked fast and my property looked fabulous. The guys were so nice. Look forward to continuous service with them. They certainly earn their money.
Kittibug,we appreciate the review! It's our goal to put the best team on every project. Glad to hear your satisfaction with the service and the crew. Enjoy the summer and fall in you new yard. Moses & the Crew


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This Is Our Youth
Editorial Staff • West End • 18 Mar 2002
In This Is Our Youth, Prinze plays gawky student Warren, who turns up at his best pal Dennis' scuzzy apartment with a shoe-bag full of stolen dollars, which he blows on a cocktail of champagne, hard-core drugs and getting laid at a smart Manhatten hotel with flirty young Jessica.
From a marketing point of view, Prinze is very clever heartthrob casting, and his boyish good looks and easy charm - seen mostly in the UK in Scooby Doo-type teen-flicks - are bound to lure the youth audience to the West End. From an artistic point of view, apart from a tendency to want to be liked in the role, he's such a confident actor that you'd never believe this is his stage debut.
Whereas Jake Gyllenhaal, Casey Affleck and Kieran Culkin before him made Warren a bumbling mass of neurotic twitches, Prinze finds a kernel of inner calm in this confused Jewish druggie drop-out, and the ups and downs of Warren's hero-worship relationship with super-dealer Dennis come across even stronger than in the three previous incarnations. Prinze Jr, then, is clearly a rising star, but the empty ache at the heart of America's 1980s 'slacker' generation is laid bare by his equally strong co-stars, who work closely with him like a slick ensemble.
Chris Klein (another stage virgin who's best known from his cute American Pie image) turns out a mighty powerful performance, conveying the mercurial mix of self-obsession, bully-boy tactics and complete insecurity that makes Dennis such a pathetic whinger. As the quarrelsome Jessica, Heather Burns (whose CV includes the New York production of Lonergan's Lobby Hero) is a fearsome combination of Little Miss Dynamite and utterly selfish brat, especially during her sexual skirmishes with Warren.
Emotionally and politically, the play itself tends to peter out at the end, but the believable acting ensures you'll enjoy reaching this point of non-closure. It's even worth missing Buffy for.
- Charlie Summers
Note: The following review dates from November 2002 and an earlier cast of this production.
Kenneth Lonergan's three-hander about three New York rich kids who value sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll more than they do life itself under Reaganism returns to the West End with a hip new cast - and if the producers manage to keep finding enough replacement movie starlets in the future, it looks like turning into Art for young American dudes.
Colin Hanks (son of Tom and star of Roswell) is now playing Dennis, the drug-dealing bully who dominates whining, wimpy little Warren, now played by Keiran Culkin (kid brother of Macaulay), while Alison Lohman (soon to be seen in Peter Kominsky's White Oleander opposite Michelle Pfeiffer) is on-board as Jessica, the neurotic friend who spends a steamy night at the Plaza Hotel with Warren, courtesy of the stash of dollars the boy stole from his dad to buy lines of coke.
The two previous versions of this funny, sad and shortish take on a lost generation of American youth had Hayden Christensen and Matt Damon starring, but the new trio seem to be suffering from a distinct lack of rehearsal. Either that or the drugs have slowed them right down to the point where they look as if they are all on injections of Largactil.
These are supposed to be kids bored out of their minds who are adrift from their parents, but director Laurence Boswell needs to revisit the text and give it some pace - and bring back the laughs.
You sense the relatively inexperienced threesome, stage-wise at least, could do so so much better. Hanks, looking tall, gawky and gorgeous, as cocky young Dennis plays it all on one note of loud-mouth bossiness. Lohman looks pretty in a polka dot dress, but never gets across the edginess and ambivalence of the character. It's left to Culkin to stand up to Hanks as floppy-haired weirdo Warren, who hasn't a clue where he's going. Culkin's a far better stage actor than his older bro, better looking too, but even this rising star loses the quirkiness by the second act.
A directionless trio in more ways than intended.
- Jay Morrison
Note: The following review dates from May 2002 and an earlier cast of this production.
The superbly calibrated trio who originated Kenneth Lonergan's {This Is Our Youth::L0582705337} here (see below) were relatively unknown on UK shores. Now with Matt Damon joining in as Dennis Ziegler, a small-time drug dealer and famous painter's son in whose shabby Manhattan apartment the play is set, it now promises to be a bigger hit - if, at the same time, becoming a smaller play.
Partly, that shrinkage is a matter of sheer celebrity: it's harder to believe in the immaturity of these characters when you bring along a bunch of other inevitable associations. The previous cast were a clean slate upon which the play was written. This time, you can't help but think of Damon's film roles, and it's hard to reconcile the all-American jock with the loser character he's now playing.
Even more disturbing are the associations around his co-stars - Casey Affleck and Summer Phoenix - which are not even to do with the actors themselves but, rather, with their more famous siblings. For Casey is the brother of Ben (Damon's co-star and co-author of Good Will Hunting) and Summer is the sister of Joaquin and the late River. Now you're thinking: how similar are they to their siblings? And how does Summer feel about a play in which an offstage character dies of a drugs overdose, just as her brother really did? That said, they're all actors, after all, so surely they should overcome these thoughts?
But then you've also (if you saw the play before) got the indelible memories of the previous cast, and there's an even bigger obstacle, at least for the men. While Damon registers mostly as a slash of perfect white teeth (though the sight of his bare firm legs in the second act may also cause a few flutters), Affleck has nowhere near the touching vulnerability of the extraordinary Jake Gyllenhall who preceded him.
Summer Phoenix, on the other hand, is more successful in claiming the character of Jessica as her own, capturing perfectly the mixture of social awkwardness and burgeoning sexuality that underscores the role. It helps, no doubt, that she's actually closer to the real age of the character than her co-stars.
Sadly, the earlier dynamics of rampant hormones and rages from a genuinely fresh and invigorating cast have otherwise gone. In the process, a lovable puppy dog of a play has grown up a bit and isn't quite as adorable as before.
Note: The following FIVE-STAR review dates from March 2002 and this production's original UK cast at the Garrick Theatre.
This Is Our Youth seems a terribly apt title for this play by American Kenneth Lonergan. It certainly captures my youth. Not that I grew up in Manhattan or had terribly wealthy and indulgent parents or that my best friend was a drug dealer. And yet it all rings uncannily true - and I'd wager it will for most people who have even the vaguest recollections of what it felt like to be 19.
Lonergan's three characters are on the cusp of adulthood, experiencing all of the restlessness, uncertainty and excitement that that entails. And it's this heady concoction of contradictions, possibilities and hormones that runs riot through his script, with delicious results.
It's 1982 and the action - what there is of it - takes place overnight in the seedy Manhattan bedsit (care of Jeremy Herbert, complete with Che Guevara poster and Ronald Reagan dartboard) of fashionably grungy Dennis Ziegler (Hayden Christensen), a man who supplements his parental allowance by dealing soft, and occasionally not so soft, drugs to his friends. He's joined by hero-worshipping Warren (Jake Gyllenhaal), lugging a backpack full of $15,000 that he's nicked from his abusive father who's kicked him out of the house.
The pair concoct an oft-changing plan to buy themselves some cocaine-fuelled fun while also replacing the stolen funds before daddy gets really mad. For Warren, central to said fun is ending his losing streak by bedding the argumentative Jessica (Anna Paquin), while Dennis is more concerned with stamping his authority on another upstart dealer.
To start with, it's tempting to feel wholly unsympathetic towards these three spoilt layabouts. But it's a credit both to the strength of Lonergan's script and the assured performances that director Laurence Boswell coaxes out of his young cast that you end up caring quite a lot. At times hilariously funny and then achingly awkward, you watch as the trio lurch in turn from overconfident bravado - all big words, bristle and snappy comebacks - to cringing vulnerability. They're at that dangerous age when they like to think they know all the answers but so clearly don't.
And their inherited material trappings mask some darker secrets, most especially in the case of Warren whose family, we discover, has fallen apart after the murder ten years ago of his older sister. It's remarkable that this is Gyllenhaal's stage debut because his performance is simply outstanding as the nerd with hidden strength. He sparks off Paquin wonderfully and their tentative seduction scene, from jerky dance sequence to fumbling on the bed, is one of the funniest and most touching displays I've seen in some time.
This Is Our Youth is a delightful reminder that youth isn't all it's cracked up to be.


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