University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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E-52 had its inception thirty years ago as an English course in which the students pro- duced a play as part of the term ' s work. From this modest beginning E-52 has grown into a University Theater ranking with the best in the country. For those interested in the program E-52 offers wide variety — acting, directing, scenery designing, building, paint- ing, costumes, make-up, props, lighting, sound, and box office. Throughout the year E-52 presents a varied program consisting of three major produc- tions, two laboratory productions, and a Children ' s Theater Tour. Major productions run for three nights, with an average staff of fifty students. The laboratory productions offer two one-act plays in one evening, with emphasis on experimentation in new ideas and techniques for the beginner as well as the experienced person. The high point of the season came when the major production, The Boyfriend, was chosen by the department of defense to tour Europe. The pictures on these pages show a talented cast preparing for their trip. f-J k

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GOES TO EUROPE The touring cast spend a busy day getting their passports. Ken and Barb rehearse their number. Tom Lackman, president of E-52 and Dr. Kase meet with the USO Representative. 24

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BRUBECK COMES TO DELAWARE A way-out beginning for a new semester . . . Dave Brubedc brought his classic jazz to Delaware in early February ... a standing room only audience filled the Stu- dent Center and hummed, tapped their toes, and applauded its way through a thrilling evening with a big name jazz group at the U. of D. ! ! ! 26 J