University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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The architect’s plan has now become concrete. For effective lighting, constant vigilance. For arts students, a modern library.

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Students stroll up the walk past the miniature amphitheatre. c ivicv A dream became a reality this fall when classes began in the new hne arts center. The completion of the center was the culmination of a plan begun several years ago and vigorously endorsed by President Jones. Construction was started in the Spring of 1949 after nearly a year of actual planning. Until the completion of the center, the hne arts at the University could not receive the emphasis which they deserved, simply because of inadequate facilities. Now, the building houses the art, architecture, and music departments. A “pre-dedication” ceremony, the world premiere of “Acres of Sky”, was followed by dedication ceremonies consisting of a series of guest artists, who appeared throughout the year. Do you have a couple on Row D? For artists, plenty of light on the subject.

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A wierdly dramatic burial sequence sets the pace tor Acres of Sky. “This new theater is superior to any that I have seen in an educational institution. Talent here is fresh and vitalized,” remarked Zoe Schiller, dialogue and lyric writer foi; “Acres of Sky.” With the completion of the arts center, the speech department and Blackfriars began making good use of the new theater and production facilities. Key note presentation of the season was the world premier of “Acres”, adapted from a book by,Arkansan Charles Mor¬ row Wilson. The other Blackfriars productions for the 1950-51 season were: “ I he Male Animal , presented in Old Main auditorium before the completion of the new theater; the refresh¬ ing and sparkling “Warrior’s Husband”; “Double Door”, a psychological melodrama; “Heaven Can Wait”, a thoroughly entertaining confusion of events; “The Guardsman ; “Born Yesterday”, presented “in the round”; and the ever-popular “Philadelphia Story.’ Mighty Amazons scorn to capture a mere male in The Warrior ' s Husband. From Acres , the reading of the will.