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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...average person "BAND" simply means a group of musicians who play together, but to one who has a keen sense of appreciation for music, the dance band has a distinct unity...

Author: By Michael Levin, | Title: Swing | 12/8/1939 | See Source »

Freedley's play, his first, deals with New York life; and in order to portray the diversities of the great metropolis, the young playwright has adopted some 30 scenes, occurring in different parts of New York during the course of a crowded...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dramatic Club Will Produce Latest Play December 14 to 16 | 12/6/1939 | See Source »

...Play Has Big Cast...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dramatic Club Will Produce Latest Play December 14 to 16 | 12/6/1939 | See Source »

Because of the fire hazard no drops may be used in Sanders Theatre, where the play will be produced December 14, 15, and 16, and this has placed a heavy burden on the back of John A. Holabird, Jr. '42, who is in charge of the scenery back stage. All the props have had to be made not only realistic, but also mobile, and the efficient shifting of so many scenes has been accomplished only after considerable effort...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dramatic Club Will Produce Latest Play December 14 to 16 | 12/6/1939 | See Source »

...hands of the Student Union the play is developed with heartening enthusiasm. Because it is emotional rather than rational, it profits from the intensified acting and such melodramatic slivers as a mother's scream. Although no one of the parts can be considered a lead, all are well handled, particularly the women's. The technique of "flash" scenes is effective though needing smoother coordination. Taking a script that is alive, at times unable to stay within its own bounds, the Student Union has injected "Bury The Dead" with a spirit of honest reality...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 12/6/1939 | See Source »

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