Cleveland State University - Scene Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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COllEGE SQUARE ' The play ' s the thing , especially with the fm f «f fWCl . progressive College Square Players. Everything il ' J ||k from acting to property selection (or a quick ' AwB ir ' ' L errand for cokes) comes within the scope of their ■- ' ij ' 4

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John Kolar, Marguerite Lichtenherg, Paul Kuestner Lillian Kassak 1 Louise Segedy Mary Jane Kuiidviueller, Bill Osborne, Mrs. Osborne Mrs. Thiniini. Marianne Thunim Anna Kusniik. Leona Feiler, John Christman Othclla Johnson. Mrs. Christman, Mrs. Maria Hall

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Under the direction of Dr. William G. McCollom, advisor to the group, the players presented the favorite five-act comedy of Willie Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing in December. The villainous Don John v as portrayed by Gene Rogolsky, Don Pedro by seasoned Arthur Tabbert, the comical Benedick by Tedd Burr, and Claudio v as played by Bill Wachuta. The effec- tive scenery was of an expressionistic design by v ay of information to all innocents. This play v os reported to have been one of the players ' best. For their second production, the players selected Sean O ' Casey ' s difficult play, Juno and the Paycock . A satire on the pathetic conditions present during the time of the Irish Revolution, this play was directed by Robert L. Milliard, a Reserve graduate student in Dramatic Arts. In the starring roles were Tosh Bozek as Juno; Gene Rogolsky as Jack Boyle, the paycock; Ted Higley as Joney, their son; and Betty Onuska as daugh- ter Mary. Completing a successful theatrical season, the group presented an unusual selection of one-act plays for their closing production. The Thirteenth Tree by Andre Gide was translated from the French into English by the Director, Dr. McCollom. Dark Lady of the Sonnets by George Bernard Shaw, and The hungerers by novelist and playwright, William Saroyan were the other two features of the May production. Aside from its entertainment endeavors, this active organization introduces its members to the aesthetic values and technical crafts of the pro- fessional theatre. All College Square Players ' tryouts are open to any student of Western Reserve. Any of you aspiring young dramatists interested in set design or stagecraft contact Dr. McCollom. After the final curtain call of the season, the Players hold o house party for relaxation from a job well done.