Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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One other inain character calls for attention. This is Maeduff, the loyal tol- lower of Duncan who posed as a threat to Macbetlfs ill gotten gains. Maeiliititus horror and grief at the news of his tamily's death took us to the depths ot' despair and unhappiness bolstered by the desire for reyengxe. Dare liver played this part with skill and great feeling, presenting' a fearless tighter, a sori-owing father and il noble patriot. XVhat about the witches, played by Jlr. Dzylzy Peers, Bob Hoflflen and Dare King. All one can say is wonderful, fascinating, weird. Then there was gentle, regal Duncan, played by Addie I3Iatnlfcstij11,' trusting, bewildered Banquo, tTonif .1Ilenj,' loyal Malcolm, tScott illcNciIllg and Donalbain, tlfoger Veulel, who lied in fear of the bloody tyrant. Later Malcolm returns at the head ot' an army, defeats his fathers murderer and claims the throne. All were played with skill and enthusiasm. One must inention the touching scene between Lady Macdufif and her son. Here the two actors showed a naturalness and tenderness, a real theatrical touch. Finally, one must thank the stage crew for a magnificent piece oi technical production. The scenery designed by Jlr. Jewell, was simple but grand, creating the perfect brooding atmosphere for the foul deeds. The ligliting' was effective and colourful with the proper contrasts between the bright and gloomy scenes. Certainly they achieved their high point in the scene with the three witches, the three apparitions and Macbeth. They triumphed nobly, boiling- pot and all. Our sincere congratulations to Jlr. Guy .lrnold for a splendid job, a ihrilling evening. nzasxlxsz. ':s.g:m..a4 xx 1 aw .wt 1 ,- ..1,: ,'-ma.: Mfrs . , , qw.: , ff ... , . vvuzwww' Q-rw-.. ,.,.. ww. w' Aww... v- 'r .sm ,xv

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ramatics In ll cboth iixeiaxifzss, violenee, the supernatural, blood, revenge. vaunted ambition, these are the .ingredients ot Maebeth. Like all Shakespearean tragedies, Macbeth is the story ot exeeptional ealamity leading to the death ot' a. man in high estate. This is the atmosphere whieh must be gradually developed from the opening seene ol' the three witehes to the final tight and death of Maebeth. It is the leading eharaeters who nmst develop this feeling of greatness offset by infirmity of purpose and impending doom. Therefore we must look to the portrayal of the plays chief eharaeters to diseover whether the essenee of the play has been expressed. The play is great l1ut it needs sympathetie players to express its greatness. Maebetlrs personality is a Complex one and difficult to play. However, Charles Bew, in a superb pertorinanee, showed us a Macbeth who was at onee a noble, vietoi-ions general, something ot' a poet, imaginative, superstitious and exeeedingly ambitions. The aetor earried us along the terrible road to his final disaster, ehang- ing from a happy husband to a tyrannous despot. The soliloquies, those openings into the eliaraeters mind, were carried off splendidly with a spirit of nobility and pathos. t'an we ever forget, She should have died hereafter ? Lady Mac.-beth, 6.1111111110 f,Il.llllfCI' from H.S..qj has been ealled the most awe- inspiring figure that Shakespeare ever 'ereated. She is appalling and sublime, eourageons and t'oreet'nl. 'lllle latter traits aid her in overriding her husbands' moral timidity. Yet l, for one, tear that Lady Maebeths personality was not always so evident to ns. There was not always the passion and determination of a woman bent. upon aehieving the highest position in the Country for her husband. The role was well played, but, one desired a little more fire and spirit, the spirit of de- termination and an indieation of Lady Maebeths laek of ethieal standards. Tzue11fy-fozw

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the glee club lI..ll.S. PINJFURE H,M.S. Pixixromz, like all Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, is a humorous satire on the lite and manners olf the Victorian days. While these have now passed away the lilting' and catchy tunes of Hilbert and Sullivan are still hummed and enjoyed by countless persons. This is especially true of Pinafore, undoubtedly one of their most popular works. Thus a Hilbert and Sullivan musical must be performed in a sprightly and lively manner with a feeling' of fun and good humour. It is to be enjoyed by both the players and the audience. The singers must convey and pro- tluce this sense of happiness in their audience. This atmosphere of gaiety was established from the very first chorus Wife sail the ocean blue , and lasted until the finale of act two. XVe were carried quickly and entertainingly tlirouggh the tortuous romantic troubles of Josephine and Ralph Raekstraw, caused unknowingly by her ambitious father and the pompous Porter, until the complications are resolved by Buttercup's disclosure of her baby farming mistake and then all are happy for everniore. Love hasn't levelled all ranks but it has sorted them out. The principal roles were all handled in an expert manner. It would be impos- sible to choose any one or two for special laurels. However, mention must be made , r