Thursday, Nov. 10, 1955. University Daily Kansan
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Land Of Dragon' Charms Opening Night Audience
By JOAN GEORGE
An opening-night audience saw "The Land of the Dragon" yesterday and enjoyed every minute of the Chinese fantasy for children.
The play, directed by Sally Six,
Lawrence graduate student, opened
in the Studio Theater. It shows at
7:30 p.m. today and Friday, and
there are two children's performances
at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.
The play isn't a traditional Chinese fairy tale, but a fantasy written by an American, Mudge Miller. The plot has all the characteristics of the "make-believe" story—a beautiful princess, a hero who has the power to converse with animals, a wicked aunt, and even a dragon. The story is amusing and charming and adults as well as children found it entertaining.
Ann Straub, Chicago junior, was the lovely princess, Jade Pure. Told by her wicked aunt, Precious Harp, that she was ugly and never allowed to look into a mirror or pool of water, the really beautiful girl spent her life in her room until rescued by the handsome hero, Road Wanderer.
The performance of Duke Howze,
Mission junior, as Twenty-Fourth
Cousin, was outstanding. He is
portrayal of a country-bred simpleton
added much comedy to the
show.
Road Wanderer, played by Glenn Pierce, Lawrence sophomore, was aided in his adventures by his roaring dragon friend, Small One, played by Jeri Lynn Sanders, Prairie Village junior.
The evil plots against the princess were instigated by the wicked aunt, Caroline Moreland, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, and her scheming Chancellor of the Southern Kingdom, Paul Culp, Overland Park junior.
A trio of spiteful cousins,
Twenty-First, Twenty-Second, and
Twenty-Third by name, played by
Joan Rosenwald, Topeka junior;
Ruth Hicklin, Kansas City, Mo,
freshman, and Pat Walters, Wichita freshman, also plotted against the princess.
An unusual feature of the play was the on-stage manager and property man. Dale Taylor, Mission sophomore, stage manager, appeared to announce each scene. Joe Pargament, New York city freshman, as the sleepy, yawning property man, shuffled on and off the stage bringing the few and simple props to their places. Both were supposedly "invisible" to the audience.
Extension Work Articles Published
Two articles about University Extension were published in the current national extension bulletin.
The University's work in nursing or home care situations "has shown steady maturity due in part to conferences held jointly by University Extension and the Kansas Association of Licensed Nursing Homes, Inc., and the State Department of Social Weircare," one article said.
"Good headway is being made in establishing a Safety Center," the article reported. T. Howard Walker, extension director, said the safety center would deal with "building attitudes which make for safer driving and safer living."
The other article, "How Adults Learn," described a year's study in adult education conducted by Carroll D. Clark, professor of sociology.
Music Fraternity Pledges 3 Members
Phi Mu Alpha, professional music fraternity, held a formal pledging ceremony for three students last night in the Student Union. Donald Shaffer, Vale senior, presided.
The pledges are Clyde Morris, Topeka junior; Victor Larson, Tescott freshman; Al Flores, Concho, Okla, sophomore.
Trader Illustrates Indian Customs
Col. Pat Read, Lawrence Indian trader, illustrated some of the customs and life of the Southwestern American Indians at International Club meeting yesterday.
Col. Read showed the slides of Indian dress, homes, and the superstitious practice of sand-paintings. He said that Indian customs are dying out as children adopt American way of life.
"In another 20 years, the Indian reservation system will be disbanded. The government is not doing anything for the preservation of Indian customs," he added.
Psychology Club To Meet
The Psychology Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. today in room 306 of the Student Union. Dr. Roger G. Barker, professor of psychology, will speak on "The Children of Yorkshire, England and Kansas, USA."
Your senior picture is most important. It must sell prospective employers on you, it will be permanently recorded in the Jayhawker, and it must please your family and friends. Mr. Estes will carefully pose and finish your senior pictures. To be sure this important picture is ready when you need it, phone Estes Studio today for an appointment.
Phone VI 3-1171
for immediate appointment
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