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Brigadoon, Little Theatre On The Square

1957 Programs

No abstract provided.

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1957, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1957 summer theater season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• Trio '57
• The Night of January 16
• A View from the Bridge

Angel Street, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

A Broadway hit first produced on the West End under the title Gaslight and filmed twice,Angel Streettells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham, a suavely handsome man, is slowly driving his gentle, devoted wife, Bella, to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness that masks more sinister motives. While he is out, Mrs. Manningham has an unexpected caller: amiable, paternal Inspector Rough from Scotland Yard. Rough is convinced …

Program For The Stage Production Sabrina Fair, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This thirty-one-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Sabrina Fair, held May 9, 10, and 11, 1957 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.

57 Varieties Program [1957], Portland Junior College, Westbrook Junior College, Gorham State Teachers College

Theatre Programs 1940-1969

Combined Colleges Variety Show

Directors

Mary Jane Proach ... Westbrook Junior College

Leslie LaFond ... Gorham State Teachers College

James Transuc ... Portland Junior College

The School For Scandal

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1957 performance of The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

The School for Scandal tells the story of a conniving gossiper Lady Sneerwell, and her plot with other unscrupulous persons to separate couples and redirect love interests through slander and gossip.

Born Yesterday, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

The vulgar, egotistic junkman Harry Brock has come to a swanky hotel in Washington to make crooked deals with government big-wigs. He has brought with him the charming but dumb ex-chorus girl Billie, whose lack of social graces embarrasses even Harry. Billie must be taught some of the amenities, and a few basic bits of information. The young, idealistic magazine reporter Paul Verrall, who has been investigating political skullduggery and is interested in Brock's activities, agrees for a salary, to educate Billie. He finds Billie has a natural honesty and a frank streak in her, and she begins to learn …

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1956-1957, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956-1957 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the WKU Debate Team, AAUW speech contest and Russell Miller correspondence.

• On Stage - Open House, 1956
• The Show-Off, 1956
• Christmas in 2 Keys, 1956
• Pillars of Society, 1957
• Fumed Oak, 1957
• The Valiant, 1957

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1957, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1957 summer theater season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• The Night of January 16
• A View from the Bridge

Brigadoon, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

When New Yorkers Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas get lost on a vacation in the Scottish Highlands, they stumble into Brigadoon. Brigadoon is a mythical village that, they learn, appears for a single day once every hundred years. At first, Tommy and Jeff are mystified by the villagers’ 18th century garb as they go to market, but they are soon charmed by romantic liaisons: Tommy, who is engaged back in New York, falls terribly in love with headstrong Fiona, while Jeff enjoys a harmless flirtation with Meg Brockie. It is only when Harry Beaton, the rejected suitor of Fiona’s sister, …

As You Like It, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

We celebrate the best of Shakespeare with laughter...music...dances...romance...comedy at all levels. The story of how the banished Duke, Rosalind, Orlando and others find happiness through love is one of the most delightful of all Shakespearean tales. The wit of the clown, Touchstone, the philosophy of "All the world's a stage...", the music of "It was a lover and his lass...", the earthy needs of the country people, the romantic honesty of young lovers in tune with nature...all can be found in As You Like It.

Program For The Stage Production Charley's Aunt, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This thirty-five-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Charley's Aunt, held May 10, 11 and 12, 1956 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.

The Importance Of Being Earnest, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

The Importance of Being Earnest, written in 1895, was originally a three-act drama. It has recently been condensed into the one-act version. Mr. Wilde, using subtle humor to near perfection, wrote the play as a satire on the English aristocracy. Today it is recognized as an outstanding melodrama of the modern theatre.

Time Out For Ginger, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

According to the Herald-Tribune: "[The story] starts us out with a fairly staid banker who needs some sort of creative release and finds it in lecturing to local high-school classes on the need for self-fulfillment…It quickly develops however, that one of [the banker's] daughters—the youngest of three—has been very much impressed by her father's exhortations. She has further decided that her own true fulfillment can best be realized by going out for the football team." Any number of complications result: The father's job is jeopardized because the bank president doesn't approve; the girl's elder sisters insist that their social life …

Androcles And The Lion

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s 1956 performance of Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw.

Androcles and the Lion is the story of a Christian in early Rome named Androcles, who helps a Lion that later comes to his aid when Androcles is captured and brought to the Colosseum for torture and death.

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956 summer season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• Three for Tonight
• The Silver Cord
• Jubilee
• Mary of Scotland

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956 summer theater season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• Three for Tonight
• The Silver Cord
• Jubilee

Program For The Stage Production The Mad Woman Of Chaillot, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Mad Woman of Chaillot, held December 2 and 3, 1955 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and a local advertisement.

The Crucible, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

https://www.samuelfrench.com/p/61514/the-crucible-intl

1955-1956 Season Brochure, Otterbein University Department Of Theatre And Dance

Theatre and Dance Annual Brochures

Annual promotional piece of the upcoming season's shows.

The Lady's Not For Burning, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

Thomas Mendip, a discharged soldier, weary of the world and eager to leave it, comes to a small town, announces he has committed murder and demands to be hanged. A philosophical humorist, Thomas is annoyed when the officials oppose his request, even believing he is not guilty of the crime he suggests. Shortly afterward, a young woman, Jennet, is brought before the Mayor for witchcraft, but for some strange reason she has no wish to be put to death! Thomas tries, in his own way, to prove to the official how absurd it would be to refuse to hang a …

Program For The Stage Production My Three Angels, Curtain Club

Theater Production Programs

This twenty-two-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of My Three Angels, held May 12, 13, and 14, 1955 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.

The Biggest Thief In Town, Otterbein University

1907-1958 Productions

In a small town, the undertaker and the doctor plan to steal the body of the town's wealthiest citizen. That gentleman, a crook, has just passed out of the picture and the undertaker, who has led a quiet and honest life to date, sees no reason why he should not get a well paying job. So the undertaker and doctor enter the home of the deceased and proceed to take his body back to the shop. The undertaker and his friend picture a rosy future until the corpse comes to life and regains consciousness. The old gentleman is left on …

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

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

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.

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.

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

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.