University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Spring Play Students entertained again late in April when the drama department transmitted us back in time to Elizabethan England with the “Knight of the Burning Pestle.” The charming satire, written approximately 300 years ago by Beau- mont and Fletcher, was played on an authentic Elizabethan stage setting. Ralph, the grocer’s apprentice, played by Bob White, was highly entertaining as he realized his acting ambitions. Because of the two distinct plots, the play could easily be described as a double feature. The performance opened with an intended produc- tion of “The London Merchant,” a parody on romantic love, but was soon interrupted by a comic grocer and his wife who introduced a new play starring the “Knight,” Ralph, and his faithful squires. Ralph, the grocer apprentice, was highly entertaining. The performance opened with an intended production of The London Merchant, a parody on romantic love. 27

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• • an excellent play ... set down with as much modesty as cunning . . .” Shakespeare’s comment fit the scene . . . Hamlet One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies came alive for an extremely re- ceptive audience as the spring Lecture- Concert Series brought the Canadian Players to the TC stage with their pro- duction of “Hamlet.” The company gave a rather unusual interpretation of the play, stressing the youth of Hamlet and his friends. They were represented as a group of Elizabethan college stu- dents with a youthful enthusiasm not normally displayed in more traditional interpretations. The set was extremely flexible, permitting a rapid progression of action so that very little had to be cut, and the play could be presented almost in its entirety. 26 . . . the queen . . . O Hamlet, speak no more.

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The Hi-Lo's Then an event not scheduled on the Lecture-Concert Series ... the Hi- Lo’s! A group of really spectacular showmen capable of delighting every- one lucky enough to get tickets, the Hi-Lo’s displayed a uniquely smooth and dynamic style which is becoming extremely popular across the country. Such songs as “Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” and “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries” certainly re- vealed the reason for their popularity. However, the Hi-Lo’s were not the only source of entertainment that eve- ning. The student body was also rep- resented on the program by a newly formed musical group, playing the latest in toy instruments. . . . really spectacular showmen with a uniquely smooth and dy- namic style which is becoming popular across the courtry . . . 28 ... the student body was also represented ... a new- ly formed musical group, playing the latest in toy in- struments.