THE THE PRESIDENT™.”:. % THE Dr. William P. Miller brought a steady hand and a calm voice to the most disturbing of Weber's many years as a community school. His idea that a college is a fortress where the best from the world is taken in and nourished and put back into the affairs of men is implicitly stated below in his message to you: “A major function of a community college is that of promoting cultural activities in the community. Weber College has been successful in this respect in two ways —by cooperating with community groups in bringing outstanding talent to the community and by producing cultural programs of a high quality from its own students. Through these activities the cultural tone of the entire community, as well as the school, is affected. “Weber College is pleased to present this year, under the capable directorship of Glenn L. Hanson, a modern version of ‘‘The Merry Widow”’ by Franz Lehar. We feel that this new arrangement of an old favorite will be enjoyed by all who attend. —William P. Miller. WILLIAM THE tions DRAMA P. MILLER DIRECTOR Locally renowned in basement the for of . has included Cellar Theater Bertha Eccles Hall, musical assumed the travel and all sections pizza pie. and shows, community chairmanship of study in the United ... With his second Weber College production, Glenn L. Hanson moves from the best of the modern light operas to the best of the traditional ones. Song of Norway last year won him many new friends and honors. This year, with a modernized story of The Merry Widow, he combines his appreciation of the tested and durable with his eagerness for experimentation and the introduction of new works. ‘‘It sounded interesting,’ he said, when he saw the new Charles George book for the 49 year old music of Franz Lehar. Thus we are here tonight. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, Glenn L. Hanson for many years has brought to Ogden and the West a zeal for musical perfection. School, church, and public music have all responded to his individual and invigorating touch. The Ogden Symphonic Choir, which he organized and conducts, is famous for its concerts throughout the West. Among his many appearances as guest conductor for various choruses in the Intermountain Region was one two years ago as leader of the 500 voice Deseret Sunday School Chorus in Salt Lake City. GLENN Kelly of the Division Europe, Mexico, States. His Canada, hobby is L. HANSON POINGD). 2 2860.) ." many others who produce what the directors want. E. CARL GREEN—acting head of the Division of Humanities, this year gave up the worry of being dramatic director to worry about the entire show. DELMAR DICKSON—conductor of the orchestra, an around-the-clock chore. WALTER BUSS - B. Y. ANDELIN - RICHARD BEST—who have waited al! these years for a one-set show and finally got it. MARVA GREGORY—dance director and, Dean of Women. She gets on the program because of the first. BESSIE MUMFORD—costume director. She either rents them or sews them. CLAIR W. JOHNSON—head of Music Department, coordinator, or- theater, of Humanities in Leland Monson’s absence. A graduate of the University of Utah, John Kelly has a Master’s degree in speech from Northwestern University. He is rapidly completing the Ph.D. requirements at the University of Utah. His wide experience includes DIRECTOR produc- John All Faces West, radio announcing, the army, Jaycee productions, and the presidency of the Utah Speech Teachers Association. Until this year he had directed everything in the theater but opera. And then, as it must to all directors, it came to him when E. Carl Green, for many years identified with this part of the musical production, MUSIC . his this year blinks into the lime-light of day as dramatic director of The Merry Widow, his first above-ground job in drama in over two years. Director, actor, teacher, Mr. Kelly’s wide background PRODUCERS | \N JOHN chestra member. MARGENE PULSIPHER—pianist, who played, and played, and played. KELLY