Brown University - Liber Brunensis Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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2DOWN TO EARTH BROWN BROKERS This year, for the first time in its his- tory, the annual Brownbrokers show was written entirely by a group of Pem- brokers. The 1958 production, Down to Earth, amusical comedy by Connie Han- sen and Nancy Worcester with music by Barbara Burgess, was directed by Pearce Baker, ably assisted by Bob Rogers, mus- ical director, and Pat Patricelli, choreo- grapher. They presented a story about the decadent Greek gods on Mt . Olympus who become alarmed at reports that their hal- lowed Mt. Olympus was to be excavated by a certain college archeologist. Com- plications, of course, develop, and the show turns into a campus satire full of laughs and good times. PEMBROKERS Penny Ritter and Sue Shoop rehearse their part in the Brownbroker produc- tion which was written by three Pembroke girls. Bill McKenzie is perfecting his role during a rehearsal. 16

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0 O'NEIL, O'CASEY, FARQUHAR oOCK AND BUSKIN .J; In 1897, the ancient and honorable dramatic society of Hamme r and Tongs died from financial difficulty. Four years later. Pro- fessor Thomas Crosby revived the society under the new name of Sock and Buskin. The first year's productions consisted of a ;7 farce and a one-act play. By 1913, full scale dramatic productions were acted; and in 1918 later Professor Ben Brown introduced the Little Theatre Idea which marked a revolution in experimental college theater. INSPECTING her handiwork, Kathy Calvo holds up a lantern designed for the Sock antl Buskin production of Beaux Stratagem. MANAGING THE SOUND EFFECTS at Beaux Stratagem, Saylor Creswell waits for the cue for the tape-recorder. THE RETURN of Restor- ation Comedy highlighted lg the Sock and Buskin sea- ik Som, IDiclk 185itiEel, Franz i Kretzman left and Brian :l Johnston right well re- Lg; produced the effect of Far- ?g quhar's masterpiece.

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GROUP SINGING played a large role in the activities and success of the Canterbury Club's programs. In addition to the regular sing sessions, groups from the club toured the Providence area at Christmas time carol- ling Dr. Keeney and the bishop. ; iR WYLIE LEAVES CANTERBURY CLUB Canterbury's chief purpose: conducting Sunday services at St. Stephen's . . . also Holy Commun- ion and Evensong services; volun- teer acolytes and lay readers . . . informal study groups at Canon Wylie's home: cultural, literary, and liturgical; Father Michael's Jazz Mass . . . retreats at Mira- Mar: study and relaxation at the Widener mansion . . . part-spon- sorship of mission in March . . . financial support for the Student Christian Movement, University Clhtalsicilein Cotlaealll gmel BCRA o excellent choir under Jim James' direction. Last year with Canon Wylie; national post accepted bv Canter- bury's architect and builder . . . 17