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Slings and Arrows: Season 1, Episode 6

Playing the Swan (8 Dec. 2003)

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It's opening night for Hamlet and though Jack has shown promise, insidious words from Richard send him running. Ellen and Geoffrey finally talk about the breakdown and the events leading up... See full summary »

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It's opening night for Hamlet and though Jack has shown promise, insidious words from Richard send him running. Ellen and Geoffrey finally talk about the breakdown and the events leading up to it, and if they can find their star, the show must go on! Written by Havan IronOak

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