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Lo And Behold, Kansas State Teachers College

Communication and Theater Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1954-1955, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1954-1955 season.

• Ways & Means, 1954
• The Critic Remembers a Resume of Scenes, 1954
• R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), 1955
• Twelve Pound Look, 1955

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise regarding her high school activities in 1954-1955. Includes clippings, programs, correspondence and photographs regarding music, debate, singing and acting festivals and competitions. Of interest is a letter to Mary from Cecile B. DeMille requesting her to be in a Broadway play.

A Study Of The Elements Which Determine Man's Life As Noted In Greek And Shakespearean Drama, Wilma E. Winters

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Function Of Music In The Elizabethan Drama And Theater, Genevra H. Dvorak

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

An Inquiry Into The Use Of Drama To Teach History, Paul Edward Hobbs

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to show how dramatization of significant historical themes can be more easily realized in high school American history classes.

The Juggler Of Notre Dame, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Barnabe, a traveling circus performer, a juggler, was very happy in his work. However, misfortune befalls him, and he suffers from cold, and lack of food and shelter. A Monk befriends Barnabe, and takes him to the monastery. The climax of Barnabe's story in the monastery occured on a certain Christmas morning.

A Doll's House (December 2-3, 1954), Henrik Ibsen

Student Theatre Programs

Program for A Doll's House (December 2-3, 1954).

To view the photos from this production of A Doll's House, please click here.

Program For The Stage Production The Night Of January 16th, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Night of January 16th, held November 19 and 20, 1954 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and a local advertisement.

The Man Who Married A Dumb Wife (November 19, 1954), Anatole France

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife (November 19, 1954).

To view the photos from this production of The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife, please click here.

Knickerbocker Holiday, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

In 1647 New Amsterdam (now known as New York) a rebellious young man, Brom, falls in love with the Town Councillor’s daughter, Tina. The Town Councillor tries to have Brom hanged but Brom is saved by the arrival of Peter Stuyvesant, the new Governor. When Stuyvesant turns into a dictator, Brom protests and is sent back to jail. Stuyvesant then tries to bring the country into a war. However, he abandons his plan when it is pointed out that history looks more kindly upon peace-makers than war-mongers. Meanwhile, Brom escapes from jail and all ends well.

https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/2183/knickerbocker-holiday

A Comparative Study Of The Methods And Techniiques Of Play Directing In The American Theatre From 1900 To 1950, Earl Alston

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Shrike, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Jim Downs is brought to the psychiatric division of City Hospital after a suicide attempt. With the help of his estranged wife, who is with him night and day, he recovers. But this does not mean he is free to go home. His estranged wife conspires to keep Jim in the hospital until he renounces his girlfriend and agrees to go back with her. In the process, Jim is faced with well-meaning but inept institutional psychiatrists, who themselves have become victims of deadly routine. Through one test after another he is made to prove his sanity, until he almost loses …

The Circle, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Rich in humor, conflict and depth, The Circle follows Lady Kitty, who had given up a stuffy life with her titled husband to run away with a young adventurer, as she watches her niece, Elizabeth about to make the same mistake 20 years later.

https://www.samuelfrench.com/p/4687/the-circle

Program For The Stage Production The Man Who Came To Dinner, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This twenty-four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Man Who Came to Dinner, held May 6, 7, and 8, 1954 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.

Sister Angelica (May 20, 1955), Giacomo Puccini

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Sister Angelica (May 20, 1955).

The Young Idea (April 30, 1954), Noël Coward

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Young Idea (April 30, 1954).

To view the photos from this production of The Young Idea, please click here.

Spectrum April 1954, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from April 1954 includes editorials, student-submitted articles and creative writing, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Pieces cover satirical recipes, "Dixie" jazz, and more.

Satire In Trio (March 5, 1954), Lindenwood College

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Satire in Trio (March 5, 1954).

To view the photos from this production of Satire in Trio, please click here.

Mister Angel, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Stacy and Lydia Bolton, a husband-and-wife team of actor-producers, have everything except children. They are always on tour and children have to wait. They have just chosen a new play by their friend Daphne, with a magnificent role for Lydia. But Little Item, a girl angel, has been waiting for ten years to be born to Lydia, and if the Boltons haven't decided to have her yet they never will. So the angel Charles and his assistant, Gloria, are sent to Earth to bring Little Item back. But Item won't go. Charles, disobeying orders, decides to make another effort. Knowing …

Ua94/7/1 Washington Marches On, Sarah Richardson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Program for Training School fourth grade play Washington Marches On. Cover art by Sarah Richardson.

Campus Lights 1954, Murray State College

Campus Lights

No abstract provided.

Spectrum February 1954, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from February 1954 includes creative writing, illustrations, and campus news, along with articles on Take-A-Break Weekend, advice on how to pass a class in certain subjects, alumni relations, a scholarship for RISD students, and the Harvard School Executive Study.

Manhattan Moods (January 14, 1954), Lindenwood College

Student Dance Programs & Brochures

Event program for Manhattan Moods (January 14, 1954).

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1953-1954, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1953-1954 season.

• The Taming of the Shrew, 1953
• Aria de Capo, 1953
• Lost in the Stars, 1954
• Stage Door, 1954
• Saturday Night, 1954
• Society Notes, 1954

The History Of The Drama In Corinne And Brigham City, Utah, 1855-1905, Rue Corbett Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

It is hoped that through the inclusion of the history of the drama in Corinne, Utah, some interesting contrasts can be shown. Such contrasts are heightened when it Is realized that geographically the two towns are very close and that unlike Brigham City, and other Utah towns, Corinne was non-Mormon. During its zenith it undoubtedly reflected the typical frontier town characteristics more than did the Mormon town nearby. This fact provides opportunity for comparison of two societies as reflected in their dramatic activities. This comparison should assist in evaluating the history and contributions of Mormon dramatic activity by helping to …

Program For The Stage Production All My Sons, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of All My Sons, held December 4 and 5, 1953 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.

Death Takes A Holiday (December 4, 1953), Alberto Casella

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Death Takes a Holiday (December 4, 1953).

To view the photos from this production of Death Takes a Holiday, please click here.

Spectrum December 1953, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from December 1953 includes editorials, student-submitted articles, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Also, this issue has information about various scholarships, RISD club news and a brief history of RISD from 1878-1953 by John R. Frazier, RISD President from 1955-1962.

Antigone, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Based on a Greek myth, Sophocles' Antigone embodies a timeless portrayal of the conflict between good and evil. The play portrays this struggle through a single incident but actually it represents all rebellion against oppression. Creon stands for inhuman forces--the reign of terror imposed by an dictatorship. Opposing him is Antigone, who rebels against the blasphemy of the unburied dead. By doing so, she cries out against Godlessness and indecency.

It is interesting to note that Anouihl's adaption of Antigone in 1943 symbolizes the German occupation of France--the new order with its promise of prosperity and happiness in exchange for …