Pacific University - Heart of Oak Yearbook (Forest Grove, OR)

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dS CANDIDA The last college play of the year, Candida, one of George Bernard Shaw ' s best dramas, was presented January 15 and 16, 1931. An interesting feature of the production of this play was the use of the dual cast system. This is the first time such a policy has been employed in dramatics at Pacific. The play is a satire on the marriage relationship, although Shaw does not hesitate to satirize the business man and the preacher as well. Much interest was taken in developing the roles and a great deal of time was spent upon characterization, resulting in an outstanding pro- duction with fine acting on the part of the entire cast. The action of the drama is laid in the study of Rev. James Mavor Morell. The cast of Candida was: Friday Night Saturday Night Miss Proserpine Garnett Mary Ingle Gladys Nissen Rev. James Mavor Morell Donald Macklin Errett Hummel Lexy Mills John Judy Alton Westwood Mr. Gurgess Donald Bate Donald Bate Candida Eleanor Hansen Betsey Asher Marshbanks Galen West wick Galen West wick Eighty-seven z

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I , ■ , ■- ■: THE TORCHBEARERS One of the most unusual plays ever presented at Pacific was The Torchbearers. This play, which because of its theme, will be long remem- bered, was presented on November 14 and 15, 1930. The Torchbearers concerns itself with the little theatre movement, and is a satire upon poor amateur acting. The interest of the play lies in its opportunity for character work. The uniqueness of the piece was aided by the unusual setting. It is represented as taking place back stage; ropes, pulleys, braces, and fiats make the effect realistic. The cast in the order of their appearance is as follows: Jenny Carney Watson Frederick Ritter Bert Walker Paula Ritter Myrtle Fouike Mrs. Pampinelli Frances Nash Mr. Spindler Robert Heesacker Nelly Fell Ida May Piper Mr. Hossefrosse Donald Macklin Teddy Spearing •. Dan Philips Florence McCricket Roberta Stanton Mr. Twiller Manson Bennett Stage Manager Herschel Beaupre Clara Shepherd Edna Jesseph I Eighty-six I

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®f I LOVE IN A MIST Amelia Rives ' and Gilbert Emery ' s Love in a Mist was chosen by the faculty to be presented May 9, 1930. The cast for this play was remarkably strong, the players being well fitted for their parts. The presentation of the comedy gave the dramatic season of 1930 an excellent wind-up. To Doris Zook goes the credit of having directed the academic superiors so well. The players of Love in a Mist were: Diana Wynne Miss Shellie Slyter Gregory Farnham Mr. Carlyn Winger Sidney Rose Mrs. Jean McBreen Scipione Varelli Mr. Harold Harward Colin Mr. Arthur Yeomans Kizzie Miss Manche Langley Anne Moore Wynne Miss Marie Christiansen Eighty-eight I