Word: hdc
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...impossible to discuss the origins of the HDC without reference to the activities of George Pierce Baker '87, professor of Dramatic Literature here and unquestionably the most important figure in the history of Harvard theater. The persons who formed the HDC were all students of Baker's; most of them were members of the famed Baker's Dozen which met at his house to discuss the drama over an Edam cheese. It was the need for an organization to produce the plays written for Baker's courses which inspired Edward Sheldon '08 and Edward Eyre Hunt '08 to found...
Members of the committee besides Judd, are: John Martindale '54, vice-president of the Harvard Dramatic Club, Neil Smith '54, HDC president, Richard Heffron '54, Anthony Herrey '54, Michael Maccoby '54 and Benjamin LaFarge '54. Lyon Phelps '51, president of the Poots' Theatre, is an observer on the committee...
...leading actor must be able to make sudden shifts between the two worlds--one sane and the other mad--with convincing jumps in technique. And the rest of the cast must keep pace with him. Fortunately for the HDC production, Thomas Gaydos is a most convincing Henry. Throughout the first act his performance has a bizarre flavor that passes very well for insanity. Gaydos can even roll his eyes in approved madman style without a trace of hackneyed or forced acting. Then, in scene one of the second act, he becomes rational without the awkwardness that too sudden...
...HDC production of The Male Animal, it is the least animalistic of the cast's nine males who gives this version its spirit and drive. Actors in the play should have the teamwork of the football squad at mythical Midwestern U. And if this time there are a few too many fumbles, the HDC evens the score by coming up with a triple threat in the lead role...
...Shoup's production has few weak spots. And Linda Roberts' set is a comfortable place to spend an evening. The Male Animal is a spirited defense of academic freedom and married life. But the play has not lasted ten years for its ideologies. It is primarily a comedy, the HDC has accomplished comedians for most of the key roles, and the production comes out an amusing, pleasant two hours...