Word: theaters
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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After the fig-leaf affair that blossomed and burst here some weeks ago, it might be dangerous to mention that the Veterans Theater, delivering the "world premiere" of William Gerhardi's "I Was a King in Babylon" tonight, was thinking of a scene in which scantily-clad souls, awaiting reincarnation, flit around a dimly-lighted stage. Latest reports have it, however, that flesh-colored tights will not be worn. From its name, it may seem that the Veterans Theater, a group newly organized by Jerome Kilty '49, has some affiliation with an old Army or Navy clique. On the contrary...
...King in Babylon," William Gerhardi's satire, and the newly formed Veterans' Theater Workshop will both have their world yremieres tomorrow night when the curtain goes up at the Rindge Technical School Auditorium. The play will run through Saturday...
Originally a professional production of the play was planned for London this winter but Dr. Gerhardi has interested Firth Sheppard, the London producer, in having the cast of the Veterans' Theater act in the production...
With its vivid characters and its caustic, angry tone, Another Part of the Forest is more than just gripping theater. Yet it is not quite large-sized drama. It builds powerfully, but to something not big enough. After such strong-willed people have been locked so long in conflict, there should be some kind of explosion from within themselves. Instead, melodrama is catapulted from without. A tricking-the-trickster that would be just right for rounding off a cold hard comedy about mere knaves is a little short-weight for people as generally base and passionate as they are specifically...
Carmen has been filmed at least ten times, but moviegoers have by no means seen the last of the wench. A Manhattan theater is currently showing an Argentine-made version. A U.S. producer is toying with the idea, and Britain's Alexander Korda has announced a forthcoming Carmen with Paulette Goddard in the lead...