Word: roles
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...Greek play the chorus is one of the most important elements. Tragedy arose from the choral songs in honor of the god Dionysus, the dramatic part being an addition of later years. In Aeschylus the chorus plays an especially important role, as it is almost the equivalent of an actor. Singing, dancing, and dramatic ability are all necessary for the success of the part played by the twelve men of the chorus...
Wednesday, February 14--"Le role de la Bretagne dans l'histoire de la nationalite francaise et de la tradition celtique dans l'esprit francais...
Professor G. P. Baker '87, who plays the title role, has long been well known for his acting in the annual performances of the Cambridge Dramatic Club, and J. G. Hart '93, who takes "Gabriel Andrew" is the principal player of old men's parts in the same club. "Richard Bame" has been assigned to R. L. Lyman, instructor in public speaking. Miss Jane Sever, who will play "Alison," made a memorable impression two years ago in Brattle Hall in "The Importance of Being Earnest." Miss Emma C. Noyes, "Her Ladyship," and Mrs. Hutchinson, "Dame Benet," were formerly prominent...
...lawyer is well fitted for his important role by the training he is forced to undergo. For, after receiving an academic education from books, he develops his practical ability in the exercise of his profession. By the training of speedy and accurate judgment he adapts himself to the position of adviser...
...vivacity. The part of Sir Amorous La-Foole, an affected and obsequious today, who had a great opinion of the La-Foole family and of everything which belonged to them, was admirably interpreted by A. M. Hurlin '06. His mock quarrel and reconciliation with Sir John Daw, the role played by H. P. Johnson '05, was one of the best bits of farcical acting in the play. F. A. Spencer '06, as Morose's nephow, lent dignity to a rather unimportant part by the clearness of his delivery. The part of Morose, the old "crank," who, wished to hear...