Word: missing
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...author probably also had a great deal to do with the fine acting, especially that of Hugh Franklin and Polly Rowles, as the father and mother. Their performances could hardly be improved upon. Mr. Franklin has been consistently creditable in all three plays, but this is the first time Miss Rowles has seemed satisfactorily cast. Joseph Foley is outstanding as the elder son and the Practical Man. His performance stands out way above the play itself...
...entrance of Frances Bavier in the last few minutes of "George and Margaret" is the damndest show-stopper I've seen. Tip-toeing on stage as the frightened and awkward new parlor main, Miss Bavier succeeded by pantomine in disrupting everything on both sides of the footlights for a few wonderful minutes of unbroken hilarity...
...director Peter Temple revealed that Barbara Laughton, Miss Massachusetts of 1948, will portray Helen of Troy in the Shakespearian comedy...
Mildred Blacklock '50, chairman of the group, conducted the try-outs. The candidates were tested for balance, leaping, gracefulness and rhythm. Originality of ideas for dance steps counted toward Miss Friedman's election...
...four soloists, Cynthia Sweeney deserves the most credit. She sang the many soprano solos with a remarkable accuracy and beauty that placed her considerably above her three colleagues. Paul Tibbetts, bass, gave an excellent rendition of his brief solo, and Marion Hawkes and Robert Gartside sang well enough, though Miss Hawkes seemed not entirely familiar with her part...