First lady, second take

With director's help, playwright reworks 'Eleanor'

By Terry Byrne

Globe Correspondent / August 24, 2008

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Getting a handle on a historical figure as storied as Eleanor Roosevelt is tricky. "Eleanor: Her Secret Journey," which is being revived at the Berkshire Theatre Festival starting Tuesday, was adapted by Rhoda Lerman from her book "Eleanor" as a one-woman play for actress Jean Stapleton. Although Stapleton, who toured "Eleanor" in the late '90s, received praise for her portrayal ... (Full article: 490 words)