Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

Page 33 text:

Ml Hf ' i Hk Dr. James D. Young, director of Life With Father, discusses problems with members of the crew. Dr. Edward Brown, director of Early Dawn, applies moke-up to Saundra Mathews who plays a tyrannical wife in the play. Drama The 1963-64 Drama season at Orange State got underway as the department moved into its temporary theater on the fifth floor of the Letters and Science building. In keeping with the new surroundings, an original script by Russell Porter was offered for the first production. The three- act play titled Early Dawn received its debut at OSC under the direction of Dr. Edward Brown. The play, which employs the classic concept of the Greek chorus in r odern form, tells of the age-old di- lemma of moial man; the terrifying com- pulsion of men facing deeds of violence to defend obviously Christian principles. The aspect of the Civil War, which pitted brother against brother and brought to light the fratricidal nature of the conflict, is the main theme. Leading roles were played by Saundra Mathews, Mike Hub- bard, Chuck Caywood and Max Klein. The second production, under the di- rection of Dr. James Young, was the de- lightful Life With Father by Richard Crouse and Howard Lindsay. The com- edy, long a favorite of American audi- ences a nd one of the longest running shows on Broadway, featured Warren Deacon and Marge Farmer in the leading roles of Clarence and Vinnie Day. OSC audiences filled the theater to capacity enjoying the humor of the play, des- cribed by Dr. Young as truly representa- tive of the best in American comedy.

Page 32 text:

Leap Year Dance One of the leas t recognized, although pos- sibly one of the most important things about 1964 has been the fact that this was leap year. Leap year is an interesting social phenomena which occurs once every four years during which the age old battle of the sexes is intensified. During a leap year (so the tradition goes), girls are allowed to be even more splendidly aggressive in their eternal quest toward the capture and house-breaking of a mote. Although this tradition has undoubtedly come under the critical eye of many a social psychol- ogist, it does, when all is said and done, seem like too good a thing to pass up. At OSC, the leap year phenomena was warmly celebrated at an extremely informal dance, held on Feb. 28. The theme, of course, was girl-ask-boy and, according to reliable sources, the whole affair was a rousing success. I Rt IlTllTr As the dance rears its end, and the initiol excitement begins to die down, two young lovers find a moment of privacy far from the noisy crowd. As the combo rocks out a tune, a typically well-dressed young couple begin to swing. Unfortunately, we dont know the whole story behind this poignant little scene. One of the subiects however, was heard to say something about ' makin ' plans fer a weddin ' . 28

Page 34 text:

Mary Wilke creates the role of the emo- tianal Miriam. Early Dawn Saundra Mafhews, Marvin Capeloto, and Max Klein portray their intense roles in the Civil War Story. Mike Hubbard and Chuck Caywood act out their roles as the Greek Chorus chants a narrative. Members of the Experimental Theater enact their roles in Early Down, ' a play that received its first production here at OSC. •