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After an informal poll of students in the class meeting of English 23b yesterday morning. Theodore Spencer, Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory, indicated that the present arrangement of the course-into Shakespearian tragedies and comedies-would be continued next year. This will supplant the list in the new catalogue, which is a return to the pre-1945 division into early and late plays...
Charles Coburn, who plays the lead, is no newcomer to the Shakespearian field. Twenty years ago he was treading the boards in the quadrangle behind Sever when his own company gave summer performances around new England. Age and portliness have only enhanced his charms as Falstaff, that wistful pursuer of other men's wives. His supporting cast does credit to the Theater Guild's reputation for fostering real talent. A special word of commendation belongs to Judson Rees, the seven year old trouper who portrays Falstaff's petite page...
...Shakespearian Festival will continue tonight with "Julius Caesar" and will close tomorrow with a matinee performance of "As You Like It," and "Hamlet" in the evening...
...have read a play, whether it be Shakespearian tragedy or a rare piece by Henry James, before seeing it performed may lead to 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...
...display of cultural interest in things Shakespearian was overpowering. Bill Powell, Bob Zehrung, Dick Rowles, Ralph Rolling, and Bob Ronshoim were on hand at the Shubert early to see "Othello." Bob Ronshoim took time out from his interests in the racial question to review his controversial play. In the light of this experience, Bob has decided that Moors are a special case and it in no way affects his arguments...