"THE STAR WAGON" By Maxwell Anderson Maxwell Anderson's subtle changes from modernity to symbolism are as difficult to act as they are easy to listen to. But opening night of "The Star- Wagon" saw success for the efforts of a large cast and a wise director, for the dependable "turn-back-the-clock" idea has never been handled so effectively. Three capacity audiences sat gladly through long performances and stayed to applaud some great acting. Complicated set changes tested the indefatigable Roylance for ingenuity; but they didn't throw him. Scenery was a highlight of the show. People went on picnics last century too. Here the renascents indulge a rural spree. People went on picnics last century too. Here the renascents indulge a rural spree. Such was the solemn-faced, stiff-backed agony of the village choir rehearsals. Here they are, folks-the lead and the led. He wanted the shot retaken. Bailey demonstrates how to become old quick, find you don't have to worry, either. Ambitious young actors ask nothing more than a round of applause and a good romantic scene with the leading lady in return for all their efforts. No one in amateur theater circles is more envied than he who can kiss the lead and enjoy it through all the paint. But it's all for Art's sake, even trying to keep a stage kiss in bounds-a hard trick with all that grease, unless one has learned the secret of non- skid lips. As if that isn't enough trouble, a "Star Wagon" actor must be able to sing passably, for that upper picture is of a choir scene. If he could only cook... CURTAIN