Brandon University - Sickle Yearbook (Brandon, Manitoba Canada)

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LIT NIGHT Lit. Night Friday, Nov. 20 in Aggie School Merv. Letts, Manager of the Literary Board, introduced the evening by outlining the purpose and importance of Lit. Night. He also explained the Edith Laycock Trophy, which is to be awarded this year for the first time to the winning class. Barry Heselgrave then took over as Master of Ceremonies. An hilarious skit, enacted by John and Marsha . depicting the return of a lost lov- er, set the atmosphere for the evening and provided a riotous opening for the program. T.T.C. presented the first play, a panto- mime entitled Romeo and Juliet . Nan Norsworthy directed this production, and Diane Fowler acted as narrator. Their play was a satire on William Shakespeare's fam- ous tragedy, and we saw Romeo, George Turner, vainly in pursuit of Juliet, a black- haired beauty played by Lionel LDitz. A most enjoyable vocal solo by Gail Field, was followed by a Sneaky Play by '63 , directed by Dave 'Bergman and Lorne Moore. We were given a personal glimpse into the li-fe and loves of Fidel Castro, Gary Whetter. Cathy O'Brian favored us with a piano solo, after which second year conducted their amusing interpretation of the current- ly controversial topic, the race to the moon. Their play, entitled Space Age or What Time Does the Balloon Go Up , took the form of a television programme covering current affairs. The directors and announc- ers were Murray Bailey and Buck Henault. A highlight of the evening was the faculty skit, under the able direction of Professor Walmsley. Dr. Laskin, acting as a psycholo- gist, rated the various professors according to their intelligence quotients. This was the first year that the faculty -has attempted such a production and they would have undoubtedly walked off with the honours, had they been eligible for competition. Following intermission, the 'Cliass of '61 provided a deviation from most of the plays, in the form of a melodramatic mystery entitled A Synthetic Suicide , directed by Bob Coleman and Janet Mooney. The big question in the minds of the audience was who done it',, but there was little doubt in the minds of the judges as to who won it . After a vocal solo by Bill Godolphin, a French Club play Le Medicini Malfgre Lui was staged under the direction of Jean McQuarrie. It was eviden-t that a lot of time and effort had been put into this play, and all the actors should be commended on their fine performances. The dethroned Class of '60 presented a humorous farce, The Proben, directed by Sir John :Lockie. Investigator, Fred Mclntos-hg Englishman, Alden Slawson, and Able Mable, Donna Wilkins, carried the majority of the humor. The Glee Club, under the supervision of David Wilson, vocalized several numbers. The programme was climaxed by the much anticipated decision of the judges: Miss Edith Laycock, Professor Wong, and Dr. Entz. Top honors were awarded in the following order: '61, '62, '60. Lunch was served, and the evening was concluded with a dance. Pat. Stanley, Convenor of Lit. Night is to be congratulated on a job well done. Paul Lukie '61 and Janet 'Mooney '61 l r One hundred and one l

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Y I, ,,,,, ,kr , f l MAJOR PRODUCTION THE RELUCTANT DEBUTANTE Witty, delightful, polished-only a few of the words to describe the smash hit of the 1960 Literary Board's presentation of the Major Production. The captivating sembfarcial comedy was played before appreciative audiences at -the City Hall auditorium, February 24, 25 and 26. As an added innovation this year, the Major Production travelled to Virden on March 5, in aid of the Ex- pansion Fund. At Virden it was most gratifying to play before a capacity house which fully en- joyed itself. e In short, the main theme of the pl-ay is the attempt of a harrassed mother, Sheila Broadbent, played by Shirley Haines to trap a husband for her daughter during the height of the London Season . Karen Case, enchanting as Jane Broadbent, simply wasn't having any-that is, until Mr. Right came along. Ia-n Barnes, as Ji-mmy Broadbent, possessed just the right feeling for his part, with his sympathy for his daughter hidde-n from his wife, and yet was convincing to his wife that he thought she did know what was best for their daughter. Donna Wilkins as Mabel Crosswaite, Sheila's social climbing friend, and Nan No-rsworthy as her daughter, Clariss-a, both had the interpretations of their parts completely in mind. Suave and polished, D-avid Hoylake- Johnson, played by Paul Lukie, won the Reluctant Debutante despite the romantic fervor of David Bulloch, played by Lionel Ditz. Janet Mooney showing the essence of politeness as the maid rounded out the cast. The long hours -of hard work under the capable direction of Miss Edith Laycock were well rewarding to all those concerned. Besides the players there are always numerous hard Working people behind the scenes. To Barry McLennan as the manager of this year's production goes much credit for a difficult job well done. Others to whom a salute for the success of the play is due are: Merv Letts, Lit board manager, Dr. H. S. Perdue, Lorne Watson, faculty advisorsg Fred McIntosh, publicity, John Chudzik, ticket sales, Ed Gillespie and Jack Mahoney, propsg Marg Fargey and Nona Malyon, propertiesg Marg Moody, costumes. To any one else to whom the success of the play is due, all those concerned express a sin- cere thank you. Dawn Wellman '62 One hundred and three , , jf,-ii ,A