Word: hdc
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Dona Rosita," the spring offering of HDC and Idler, is less than completely successful as a play, it remains good entertainment. Despite handicaps inherent in the translation of romantic lyrics a foreign setting, and an inadequate theatre, the uniformly good and frequently inspired acting of a fine cast produces an evening which is never dull and is occasionally delightful...
...announced at the same time that Miss Phyllis Stohl, director of the HDC's last show, "Mashenka," would direct this joint effort of the two clubs. Although casting has not yet been completed, rehearsals of "Dena Rosita" will begin next week...
...short synopsis is given by the HDC release. "Dena Rosita, the lovely heroine, promises to wait for her finance, who must go abroad. She waits, preparing her trousseau for an immediate wedding. She waits 20 years in vain, the whole town pities her. But Rosita, in a magnificent last act, reveals her secret life, the happiness she has had in dreaming...
...play is ended on a sad note when William Saroyan decides to lead the dramatic field from a ranch in Arizona and fades out midst the sorrowful strains of "Home On the Range." The play is produced by Louis Eno '44, with Mendy Weisgall of HDC fame, Larry Creshkoff and Lon Weinman taking the leading roles...
Choosing its officers for the coming year, the HDC held its annual elections last night at Big Tree. Elected president was Charles Dean '46, of Adams House and Kalamazoo, Michigan, while Donald Gair '45 of Adams House and New York City was named vice-president...