Word: playgoer
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...disappointment. The Harvard Dramatic Club-Radcliffe Idler production of James' "Owen Wingrave" last night appeared well conceived and intelligently performed, with the perhaps major reservation that its casting in some cases left something to be desired. This latter impression, however, may be based on preconceived notions that the average playgoer will not have. Despite any flaws, "Owen Wingrave" remains impressive, and its premiere is an important event...
...When the playgoer comes into the theatre and sees the first two characters on his program (the protagonist and his conscience) he draws a deep breath and prays. There is no artifice so flimsy as the conscience-on-the-stage gag, or one so easily collapsible if poorly done. That the show comes over as well as it does is due to a large extent to a new young actor who plays the conscience--David Wayne...
...Repertory players, who have made the former Joy Street livery-stable their workshop for the past few years, board communally in a house on nearby Beacon Hill. Out of the modest proceeds of a box-office that depends on playgoer contributions (50c minimum) come first, production expenses and second, food for the Company; salaries are largely wishful thinking. "Which means," says Norman Mailer '43, in charge of publicity, "our diet is somewhat irregular...
...beaten Playgoer's path on Joy Street near the Charles Street Subway the New England Rep. is settling down in its new home, the entirely remodeled Barn Theatre. Making best possible use of a small playhouse and limited technical effects, the Repertory players are providing Boston with a steady fare of good productions...