Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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SHOW OF EMOTION. One of the factor that ROMANTIC DANCE. Vanousstsles of dance including ballet and modem were a usual pan of campus contributed to the success of productions on care- stage production pus was the artists’ ability to displas a gamma of emotions LEARNING THE ENJOYABLE W Y Stage productions enabled aspiring dancers and actors to learn their craft while having fun. Student Life 2 I Ah

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Campus plays made student proficient in Acting The Part What was sixty-six years old. possessed an impressive reputation and has produced some of the best Fine Artists in the nation'.’ If you guessed the College of Fine Arts your guess was absolutely correct. The Department of Drama was one aspect of the College that served as a training ground for students to develop their theatrical talents and to learn how to compete in the artistic world. Aside from providing classroom instruction, the Department produced dramas, musicals, and comedies. These productions allowed the students to acquire practical experience in acting, producing. directing and choreography. (Artists in the community were also given the opportunity to practice their crafts during these shows). One of the department’s stage productions was A Winter’s Talc , the classical Shakc-sperean fantasy which starred senior Patrick Cable. The production was held in the Ira Algridgc Theatre during the month of November. Another outlet through which students could pursue their theatrical interests was dramatic organizations. The Howard Players, which evolved in 1917. was a group of twenty-one actors who held showcases every other Friday. The organization was open to students of any major who seeked to develop their dramatic skills. Divine Intelligent Versatile Artists (DIVA), and Artists of Dionysus (AOD) were other clubs for women and men, respectively, who strove for excellence in the arts. The department’s impressive reputation was one reason that opportunities abounded for drama students like junior, Rosalyn Coleman. I got a scholarship to the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco for the summer without even auditioning, because of the school s reputation.” the drama major stated. When considering such alumni as Debbie Allen, Phylicia Aycrs-Allcn, and Roxie Roker, it was evident that this campus was a great place to launch a career in theatre. Susan James Patricia Jones PRINCE CHARMING- Leontes (Patrick Cable) showed his affection for Hcrmoinc (Kim James) in the production of “A Winter's Talcs” Ah 20 Student Life

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When a Quid is Bora Christmas in the Caribbean Unlike the popular song, not everyone dreamed of a White Christmas. The holidays were filled with sunshine, high temperatures, and sandy beaches for some students. This was the mood of When A Child Is Born. the annual Christmas program produced by the Caribbean Students' Association (CSA). Co-written by CSA members Suzie Peterson and Patrice Gouveia, the musical told the story of Adam, played b John Solomon, a recent graduate of this university who returned to his native home in the Caribbean. llis wife. Ticrra. played by Marian Prcscod. was pregnant and very upset with Adam's newfound irresponsible altitude towards their upcoming baby. Ma, played by Suzic Peterson, was also concerned about her son’s worldly attitude and about the stability of his marriage. As the story unfolded. Adam and Ticrra resolved their differences and were delighted with the birth of their child. Produced, written, directed, and performed by CSA members, the show was a combination of dramatic, musical and dance skills The tropical atmosphere of the set design and Caribbean refreshments served to the overwhelmed crowd helped to transform the Blackburn Center Ballroom into a tropical village on that chilly December evening. Patricia Jones OUT WITH THE BOYS. Adam (John Solomon) was portrayed as an irresponsible father-io-be who finally learned responsibility in Wrhcn a ('hild is Born. MOTHERLY ADVICE Ma (Su ie Peterson) advised her datghtcr-in law Ticrra Marian Peterson) about her son's irresponsible behavior. Ah 2: Student Life