Humboldt State University - Sempervirens Yearbook (Arcata, CA)

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“Then it's up to you. Baby." “To der Fuehrer." Big, bad Bund bum. “—or else back to Germany.' First play of the year was Clare Boothe's satirical anti-Nazi melodrama, "Margin for Error". The play saw several Freshmen share honors with two old hands in a rapid-fire hit. Dealing with the murder of a hated Nazi consul in America, the drama first centered around the villainous victim, then around the lowly Jewish cop who finally solves the crime. Freshman Zane Nichols played cop Moe Finkelstein, and Rod Belcher was consul Karl Baumer. Remainder of the fine cast included Richard Jar-boe, Clarke Nellist, Marella White, Bill Madsen, Allen Lowry, Nancy Jo Birnie, and Hermon Jones. Late again, and catching it. Dan McClure, Eleanor Buck, and Gilbert Negro in one of tho three one - act experimental plays presented by the drama department.

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John Van Duzer, Technical Director. DRAIHfl The year in drama at Humboldt was marked first by the return of Garff Bell Wilson—now Dr. Wilson —to head of the department after two years' leave of absence which he spent studying at Cornell Secondly the year was marked by the consistent excellence of his productions. Richard Jarboe, Dramatic Manager. Eleanor Buck. Makeup Asst. Ward Falor, House Manager. Now don't tell me he just shot and stabbed himself!

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D R fl ID fl ffitncH Second major production of the year and one of the most outstanding and effective plays ever produced at Humboldt was Paul Osborn's fantasy, "On Borrowed Time." Starring in the very human and touching tale of devotion between grandfather and grandson were Richard Jarboe and young Maurice Elmore of the College Elementary School. Completing the cast were Jack Si vert, Louise Corbin, Warrene Elmore, Betty Fay, Dean Galloway, Charles Waters, Martin Stockel, and Hobart Davis. Oil BORROWED III Sunset on the slope of a hill. So you're Gordon's wife! Between the two aforementioned productions, the drama department presented an evening of three experimental one-act plays—one a farce, one a poetic fantasy, and one a comedy-drama. The varied farce offered an evening of interesting and well performed plays. Gramps" and "Pud.'' Miss Nellie goes with Mr. Brink. Yes, it's a dead mouse. Now scream if I prick