Word: breul
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...character of the Lord Chancellor overshadows all of "Iolanthe," and Henry Breul carries off the part as well as could be expected. For years the Lord Chancellor has been played by energetic little old men who danced hilariously, acted well, and could not sing. The Lord Chancellor is essentially a rather ridiculous individual, and it is difficult for a person of Henry Breul's stature and voice to be ridiculous without appearing just silly...
...Breul, however, has stage presence and personality, and the show never drags when he in on stage. The same unfortunately, cannot be said for Helena Fenn, who takes the important role of Phyllis. Hampered by a weak voice and only minor acting ability, she adds to her difficulties by an unprofessional reticence in the amorous scenes and duets which have a major place in "Iolanthe...
Hibbard James, who would have delighted Gilbert's old heart, replaces Breul in the Saturday matinee performance, while Elizabeth Weichel acts pertly in the role of Phyllis. Wilfred Pickles adds his magnificent Irish tenor and completely unemotional countenance to the role of Strephon while Frances Shaffer is an imposing, though voiceless, Queen of the Fairies. Augusta Gifford takes over the role of Iolanthe, while Margaret Williams and Eleanor Finkelstein take the roles of Celia and Leila. As Private Willis, E. Barr Peterson gave the best individual performance of either cast...
Announced yesterday were the names of five Sophomores who will compose the first staff of the newly-formed Harvard Wake. They are Seabury G. Quinn '47, editor; Richard W. Hall '47, secretary; Robert B. Christensen '47, president; Henry H. Breul '47, associate editor; and Hans Holblein '47, art editor...
Under a new ruling which has just been passed, men serving in Europe may apply for a transfer to active service in Burma after Germany's surrender. All interested in the Field Service should see Henry Breul at H-34, Lowell House...