Word: scenically
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...usual manner. Finally, when the "great love" comes, she reveals herself to be only human and falls at first sight for the charms and wiles of John Leighton, ably impersonated by Mr. Courtenay. The play should not be commented upon without a word extolling its settings and scenic effects. Besides the prelude and its shadowgraphic representations, the stage setting in the second act is worthy of special mention. It is not often that one can find in New York such a romantic spot as is afforded by John Leighton's rooms on the top floor of a sky-scraper, overlooking...
After studying in this country for some time, part of it under the Fine Arts Department here, Mr. Jones went to Berlin where he studied scenic design at Reinhardt's Theatre. Since returning to America, he has designed scenery and costumes for the Russian Ballet, "Caliban," Claire Kummer's comedy "Good Gracious, Annabel," and "A Successful Calamity," with William Gillette. Mr. Jones designed the scenery for John Barrymore's last three successes: "Redemption." "The Jest," and "Richard the Third," and one of his latest works is that in the new Ben Ami play produced by Arthur Hopkins. Because they...
...Simonson '09, scenic director of the New York Theatre Guild, and one of the most progressive and artistic producers among the smaller experimental theatres in the country will speak in the Living Room of the Union on Monday, May 10, at 8 o'clock. This lecture has been arranged for under the auspices of the 47 Workshop. Through the kindness of the Workshop the meeting will be open to all members of the Union as well as those of the Workshop and the Dramatic Club...
...settings of the piece leave much to be desired, but in a repertory or stock company one does not look for the careful scenic consideration given to a prolonged production. The only real discrepancies are to be found in Act III where Mrs. Higgens, an English Lady, the mother of an English son, has an "at home" and receives guests without serving tea. And again, what English lady--or any other-would busily continue to write notes in the presence of her guests...
Allen Whitman '18, was the leading man in the second of these short players, the "Price of Coal", by Harold Brighouse. An unusual scenic effect was produced in the third play, "Aria DaCape," by Edna St. Vincent Mallay, a satire on life, was first presented in New York by the Province town players...