Iron Mountain High School - Argonaut Yearbook (Iron Mountain, MI)

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THEARGUNAUT MCMXXQL ' V She Stoops To Conquer T HE opening of the nineteen hundred seventeen commence- ment .season in the dramatization of Goldsmith's comedy, She Stoops to Conquer , on May 18 proved a complete suc- cess. The evening was begun with several high quality musical numbers by the high orchestra, which were followed by tive specialities, under the direction of Miss Lucille Brown, To the senior class belongs the credit of establishing a stan- dard for the production of classical plays. After several months of intensive training by Miss Isabelle Ronan, idirector, the cast was little less than professional. Each character lived his part and acted it with a naturalness, not realized often by organized casts. Historical in its significance, because of the combination of romantic and classic element, the play offers immense possibilities for intensive character study. The hero's part, Young Marlow, taken by William Cudl ip, was one of the most finished roles. He acted a most didicult one, playing a double character, Ald bin Peterson, the spoiled son, Tony Lumpkin, deseaves the high- est praise for the originality and naturalness. The role is one usually take, only by those most finished in the line of acting. Leah Baribeau, as Miss Hardcastle, was charming. Both her stage appearence and acting, especially, as the bar maid, were winning. Diggory, the funniest servant role, was splendidly taken by Carl Erickson. His military training always brought laughter from the audience. The role of Constance Neville, the rich neice, is one of the hardest to make vital because of its pseudo classic characteristics. Eleanor Brown, who took the part, en- livened the characterand made it one of most interesting on the stage. The role of Hastings was exceptionally well taken by Edward Jones. In looks, bearing and voice he was a typical Englishman. One of the most intense roles in the play is that of Mrs. Hardcastle. J oh a n n a Clidord fitted the part, acting espe :ially well in the sc e-ne at theintervention of Hasting's letter

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or THECARGUNAUTMQMQQQL. O The heavy role of Mr. Hardcastle was acted by Arno Rudolph. The highest compliment can be paid him for he lived his character every minute--whether portraying the blustering or the forgiving Hardcastle. The rollicking laughter of the inn scene and the awkward ways of the servants in the servant scene gave a fitting background for the play. The play was the best ever attempted by the high school, and its success is due largely to the intensive training of Miss Isabelle Ronan, who spared neither her time or ability in helping the cast to interpret their roles. Dora Gibson '17. I CAST or CHARACTERS Mr. Hardcastle Arno Rudolph Mrs. Hardcastle Johanna Cliford Tony, their son Albin Peterson Kate Hardcastle, their daughter Leah Baribeau Constance Neville, her friend Eleanor Brown Slang R. Henry Larson Dick Emil Erickson Aminadab Victor Holland Tom Herbert Anderson Stingo, the Inn Keeper Young Marlow Ceorge Hastings - Diggory Roger Dick Thomas Servant to Marlow Maid Sir Chas. Marlow Man at Inn Dominick Flaminio William Cudlip Edward Jones Carl Erickson Clarence McGrath Orval Tramontin Philip Prenevost Philip Prenevost Marion Barrie Clarence McGrath Elmer Peterson