College of Idaho - Trail Yearbook (Caldwell, ID)

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Fifhl-. ' Review of the Dramatic Season HE tlraiiiatic .season lias Ijccii fuller and l)rttcr tlian over before with six major productions and many more j)laylets, pantoniinies, and cuttings successfully produced. The majoritv of the performances, given fir.st in the college circles, have been carried to outside circles by special requests. The ])roductions this year have been commendable in their en- tirety with special praise due to the work of characterization, and tlu ' master- ability in directing. The vehicles chosen have not always equalled the talent shown in their production. i)ut these flaws havi ' been ri ' alized i)V the ])roducers. and are not likely to be repeati ' d. The dramatic department has been a di ' ciding factor in arousing a ki ' ener appreciation of better drama and in losti ' ring community inten st in lramatic productions. Tiie Scarlet IMasijue has sui)[)lemented the work of tiiis de- partment in a pleasing manner. The Wonder Hat . The Finger of (iod , and Suppressed Desires , given by The Scarlet .Mas(|Ue marked a new era in the college dramatic achievements. The realization of a new auditorium with suitable iiiuipiuent for staging and lighting is eagerly looked for. This, coupled with the remarkable abilitv of Mrs. Scattcrday, as coach and director of such su[)er-])i-o(luctions as, The Finger of (iod. The Brink of Silence. and . Southern Cinderella, makes future work of the dramatic societies one of the most interesting possibilities on the campus.