age 8 Summer Session Kansan Tuesday, July 8, 1958
FREE-WHEELING FROLIC—A carnival atmosphere prevails in this scene from the Summer Theatre's production of "Skin Of Our
Teeth." The scene represents the Atlantic City "convention of the world." (Summer Kansan photo by Ron Miller)
Play Called Director's Triumph
By J. FRED MILLER (Of The Summer Kansan Staff)
Actors riding bicycles down the aisles of the theatre and members of the cast seemingly stepping out of character—these were characteristics of last week's production of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin Of Our Teeth."
This play was an interesting experience in expressionism and was from the production standpoint a triumph for director Jack Brooking, assistant professor of speech and assistant director of the University Theatre, and his assistants.
Though the back projection of a glacier on the cyclorama left something to be desired, the stage lighting was in general one of the outstanding points of the production. An excellent example was the manner in which pulsating changes of color were used to accent the thrilling climax of the second act—the great flood. The changes in sky color, both gradual and sudden, were striking.
Much of this lighting effect can be attributed to Dick Borgen, Lawrence sophomore and electrician for the University Theatre this summer.
Mr. Wilder, in writing "Skin Of Our Teeth," used the Antobus
family maid, Sabina, as a narrator and unifying element. Carol Campbell, Webb City, Mo, sophomore, must be given credit for an excellent performance in this role.
The Antrobus family also turned in good performances. Steve Calaahan, Independence, Mo. junior, as Mr. Antrobus, did a good job of identifying himself with each member of the audience, which was necessary for the success of the show.
As Henry, Alex Santoro, Kansas City, Mo. special student, had to create the character of the eternal juvenile delinquent much like the confused, misunderstood hero of the contemporary juvenile delinquent movie. This he did quite well. Barbara Gerlash, Tarkio, Mo. freshman, as the daughter, Gladys, turned in a convincing performance, as did Maralyn Shackelford, St. Joseph, M. graduate student, as Mrs. Antrobus, although the latter did tend to throw away quite a few lines by failing to allow for laughter.
The best of the supporting players and possibly the most outstanding performer in the entire production was Barbara Irving, Kirksville, Mo. special student, who played the fortune teller in the second act.
BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE—Embracing a pair of prehistoric monsters is Marvin Carlson, Wichita graduate student. Barbara Foley, Lawrence sophomore, fills the Dinosaur's costume and the Mammoth is Jim Burton, Coldwater High School student.
'Concert Lacks Spirit Of First'
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By J. FRED MILLER
(Of The Summer Kansan Staff)
A symphonic arrangement of Bach's hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God," was one of the better numbers on the program. Equally impressive was the "King Stephen Overture" by Beethoven.
The concert was concluded under the baton of Gerhard Schroth, guest conductor.
The third of six weekly concerts by the Midwestern Music and Art Camp band was held under nearly perfect weather conditions Sunday evening. The program was considerably lighter in tone than previous concerts and featured several contemporary works by American composers.
Despite the amount of work that went into this week's concert, the program seemed to be less brilliant and spirited than the preceding—even with the benefit of good climatic conditions.
In "Suite of Old American Dances" by Robert Russell Bennett the influence of jazz and contemporary rhythm was apparent. Scoring was difficult in the piece and the band had to struggle to present a good sound.
Outstanding in the early part of the program was Morton Gould's American Salute and the familiar Sousa march, "Stars and Stripes Forever." The Gould selection, a variation on the familiar theme of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," was a showcase for nearly every section of the band. Particularly noticeable was the rare exhibition of the bassoon section, which stated the opening theme.
The Music camp chorus, directed this week by Clayton Krehbiel, associate professor of music education, sang three selections. The best of the three was "Cchester" an American folk ballad dating from pre-Revolutionary era. The chorus still has difficulty in presenting an effective outdoor concert and the lack of leading voices in the group is noticeable.
Mrs. Cora Engel Died Wednesday
Mrs. Cora Estelle Engel, 90, wife of E. F. Engel, professor emeritus of German, died Wednesday morning in the Lindeman-McCarthy Rest Home in Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Methodist Church and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Her husband was a member of the faculty from 1892 to 1441. They had been married 67 years. She was born Cora E. Powers, March 23, 1868, in Milroy, Ind. and was married June 24, 1891.
She is survived by Prof. Engel, 1435 Engel Rd.; three daughters, Miss Agnes Engel of the home, Mrs.C. Y. Thomas, Kansas City Mo., and Mrs. Mary Burnett, San Marino. Calif.; three sons, Dr. Larry Engel, Kansas City, Mo., Herman Engel, Minneapolis, Minn., and Dr. William J. Engel, Cleveland, Ohoi; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Miss Hazel Anderson, law librarian, is attending the biennial convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women in Seattle, Wash., which began Friday. She is national legal adviser and a member of the national board of directors.
Attends Business Convention
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