Orchestra Darkens Ballet's Bright Points
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Celia Franca, in the role of Swanhilda in Delibes' "Coppelia," relieved an air of skepticism created by the unprofessional renditions of the orchestra when the National Ballet of Canada appeared Friday evening in Hoch Auditorium.
Combining Miss Franca's performance with that of Glen Gibson and Ray Moller, the second ballet was decidedly the best. The lead dancers were amply supported by the mazurka dancers and Frances Greenwood's exacting imitations of the doll, Coppelia.
Dancers Tightly Knit
Dancers Tightly Knit The dynamic dancing of Miss Franca held the audience as well as the dancers in a tightly knit group.
Clean costumes and vivid settings created, an air of professionalism to which most of the show conformed
Orchestra director, George Crum,
did his best to keep the orchestra
with the dancers. It sounded as
though he was struggling with several
not-too-good sight readers in
the brass section.
Changes in moods and temps kept the audience interested in Act IV of Teachikovsky's "Nutrieracker Suite." The Bouffons, Lawrence Adams, Harold DeSilva and Robert Ito, did their dance on bended legs and received an enthusiastic response from the audience. Lilian Jarvis and Earl Kraul combined talents to create a ballet duet in the first of the Suite.
"Coppelia" is the story of a doll and her maker, Dr. Coppelius, who tries to bring her to life. Frantz becomes infatuated with the doll even though he is betrothed to Swanhilda.
Story Of Doll
Films On Washington Next In Bailey Series
Two films on George Washington from the television series "You Are There" will be shown at 4 p. m. Wednesday in 3 Bailey.
The films, "Washington's Farewell to His Officers" and Washington Crosses the Delaware," are narrated by Walter Cronkite.
Be it ever so homely, there's no face like your own. It's hard to get ahead in this world without one.
Wanhilah reveals to Frantz that the doll is lifeless and the lovers run away. Dr. Coppelius is left alone and heart-broken.
Act IV of the "Nutcracker Suite" is a visit of a little girl, Clara, to the Kingdom of Sweets by the Nutcracker, who has turned into a prince. The different dances depict the lives in this kingdom.
Four women from organized houses will be selected to appear on the Rock Chalk Revue program, Wallace Richardson, Park Ridge, Ill. junior, publicity chairman, said today.
Wanted: Girls With Poise, Etc.
A candidate will represent each organized house in the competition. The name and picture of house candidates should be taken to the KU-Y office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20.
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The girls will introduce some of the skits in a variety show fashion. They will be judged on poise, speaking voice, and appearance.
The entries will be judged by the chairmen of the Rock Chalk Revue committees.
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Monday, Feb. 18, 1957
Debaters Win Trophies At Emporia Tourney
The University debate squad won three top trophies Friday and Saturday at the second annual Emporia State College forensic tournament.
Competing in the tournament with 230 students from 34 schools in eight states, the KU squad was awarded the division sweepstakes trophy on the basis of points, having an all-team record of 27 victories and 8 losses.
Kenneth Irby, Fort Scott, and Ralph Seger, Topeka both juniors, won second place in the senior division with a record of eight-won, 2-lost. Southern Illinois was the winner.
In the junior division, Neal Logan, Garden City, and William Summers, Wichita, both sophomores, placed third, losing to Hutchinson Junior College in the semi-finals. They had
a record of six victories and two losses.
Other KU debaters in the tournament were Robert Kimball, Kansas City, Kan, John Knightly, Hutchinson, seniors; Jack Gorelick, Kansas City, Kan., James Riley, Ottawa, juniors; Don Bowen, Salina, Allen Hickey, Liberal, sophomores; Ray Nichols, Lawrence, and Evelyn Komarek, Ellinwood, freshmen.
Religious Emphasis Week—Feb.17-23 "IS RELIGION THE ANSWER"
Monday, February 18
4:00 p.m. Coffee Hour—Student Union, Music Room
Speaker: Mr. J. G. Heard
Tuesday, February 19
Topic: "Where Art Thou? A Christian Scientist Answers"
4:00 p.m. Coffee Hour—Student Union, Music Room Speaker: Rev. M. C. Allen leading "Skeptic's Corner" Topic:"Religious Faith and Skepticism"
History Faculty and History Graduate Students Meeting
Student Union, Oread Room
5:30 p.m. All Student Forum_Cafeteria North End Speaker: Rabbi Myron M. Meyen Topic:"What We Jews Believe"
Speaker: Dr. Roland Bainton
8:00 p.m. Humanities Lecture—Bajley Auditorium Speaker: Dr. Roland H. Bainton Topic: "Erasmus . . . Amid the Currents of Renaissance and Reformation"
4:00 p.m. Coffee Hour—Student Union, Music Room Speaker: Dr. Martin H. Scharlemann Topic: "The Religious Faith of a Philosopher"
Wednesday, February 20
5:30 p.m. All Student Forum—Cafeteria, North End Speaker: Rev. John H. Rosebaugh Topic: "The Church and Religious Faith"
8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion — Bailey Hall Auditorium Speakers: Dr. W. Stitt Robinson, moderator; Dr. Roland H. Bainton, Rabbi Myron M. Myer, Msgr. George Towle Topic: "Is Religion the Answer?"
AME Youth Fellowship Baptist Student Union Christian Endeavor Christian Science Org. Christ's Ambassadors Disciples Student Fellowship
Sponsored by these Hill Religious Groups
EUB Youth Fellowship Free Methodist Youth Gamma Delta Hillel Kansas Canterbury Assn.
KU Christian Fellowship
KU-Y
Liahona Fellowship
Lutheran Student Assn.
Newman Club
Roger Williams Fellowship United Student Fellowship Wesley Foundation Westminster Fellowship Young Friends
Roger Williams Fellowship