| Title | Drama Club of Ogden, Box 2, Folder 12 |
| Creator | Drama Club of Ogden |
| Description | These items document performances, reports, and correspondence related to the Drama Club's activities during the 1926-1927 season. Included are newspaper clippings, letters, a photograph from Everybody's Husband, and annual reports summarizing the club's events and accomplishments. |
| Subject | Drama; Community theater; Theater; Women--Societies and clubs |
| Digital Publisher | Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date | 1926; 1927; 1928 |
| Date Digital | 2024-01 |
| Medium | newspaper clippings; documents |
| Spatial Coverage | Ogden, Weber County, Utah, United States, http://sws.geonames.org/11788968, 41.22809, -111.96766 |
| Type | Image/StillImage; Text |
| Conversion Specifications | Archived TIFF images were scanned with an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Digital images were reformatted in Photoshop. JPG files were then created for general use. |
| Language | eng |
| Rights | Materials may be used for non-profit and educational purposes; please credit Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. For further information: |
| Source | Drama Club of Ogden Collection, Box 2, Folder 12, Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| OCR Text | Show VieMeeRS ’ of the Drama Club Players who presented a clever fantasy, “Ever ybody's Husband, cr club in day evening before the State Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Ladies’ Literary M. Eccles, L to right: Mrs. Horace Nebeker, Mrs. Lew Beason, Mrs. Claude Corey, Mrs. Joseph tensep.and Mrs. W. Arthur Wright. a ' ' - + es beer IN SALT LAKE ois em SBE as 5 {5 | “Tig Pech seteuess Womn’’? Will Be Shown eth wice at “Weber The Drama a players of Ogden appeared before the deiegates and members of the State edera. tion of Women’s Clubs on Monday evening, October 18, at the Ladies’ Literary club rooms in Salt Lake, “Everybody’s | tasy was Husband,” Mee /oxd =/93ab a fan- written by Gilbert Cannon. produced. The setting is a girl’s bedroom marriage. The chairman of on the epilogue eve of her setting on her wedding morn; artistic interpretation of the is due to Mrs. Eber F. Piers, wno The directed the mystical theme play cormmittee, Grieg’s Eccles, William The lead, a girl, was taken by Mrs, Joseph M. Eccles; her mother, Mrs. Claude UL, ‘Coray: her Wm, Arthur Mrs. Lew the School éellyn of -W. Wright; a. maid of the. Le each player Beason, courtesy of Dancing Christensen a Domino, The work of the play many by Through was ,srandmother, Mrs. Arthur Wright. Mrs. Lew Beason. the dainty maid play commitee was of Mrs. Eber Piers, man, Mrs. Joseph E. Evans. Se ee fienry E. R. Volker, en Dumke assisted und by by SSS the Tr- Miss. Josephine Seaman. The. Drama Club presenis a new charwoman, . is. cleverly done player /Eccles, this who is year, Mrs, George. S. has charm and orig- j | one of. the production. players | ae Taylor, Ralph high lights of. the The « Drama Club supported ‘bv Harvey. ‘ Lawrence Sanbury,- Nye. as » Hubert and" Ernest rellin. MeKay the Mrs Mrs. ‘| Og den high Knollys. His ‘tal os | was: done under. ‘the of the pine personal: di- ; doubt 3 production — - one : dramatic “The will events proceeds of of the play wilt | go toward the building of a Little | Theatre.and. fine arts. building. in ml: ee with, eae a yy S ees Hs Taylor, who her played force woman : @ild charwoman. able, wealthy husband the part of into his char- and her faithful Irish never got out of was inimit- character, ‘and supplied the chief comedy part of the play. The Drama club will present “The Unchastened Woman” Sues this evening . b> without’ outstanding” the year. = ° ‘of-' the: supported ees rection of Professor L. B.. i. J0- = sephs. of. New York and the fin-.| ished a _ but stupid defender, gave the audience many a hearty laugh by her clever portrayal. Mrs. Joseph M. Eccles, always a splendid actress, filled the part of Amy, fiancee of Krellin and former close friend of ‘Knollys, very acceptably. | COMEDY ROLE Miss Josephine Seaman, as the Krellin, is. an “ardent student ‘of. the. drama and « “an: active. worker An the...1. wittle Thea- : . initial . stag ing who with ‘acterization and stood out as one ‘ot: the most convincing actors in the cast. Mrs. George Eccles, as Susan Ambie, the friend of the un- ‘ archist, The wife, deals | ist, put much ent later’ gained recognition at. Harvard. ‘university, where: he was’ featured - -with the Harvard players; ‘Mr. McKay, . who is. eonvincing . and entertaining as the, an- tre of Ogden. players, Sanbury, the architect, had the leading male role and played the part exceliently. Ernest McKay as ichael Krellin, the Russian social- as: : Mighee) school.. club wey Mr. “Wa ylor’ is. well known, in dramatic. circles and has a. wide experience BS a. player of serious. roles. Mr. . Nye” will be oe saya bered for his excelent. work», comchair- to Be that he might make the best of his career, gave an emotional characterization seldom seen on the local. stage. Ralph Nye, who portrayed the long suffering husband of the unchastened woman, was all that his act required of him. Har- inality, and. her portrayal of Susan .Ambie, companion of Caroline, the Ras nt — Mrs. Professor Lemuel of ihe American character. of Mrs.- Murtha, =— The posed and white, oe group. © woman. ‘years under C, Josephs ish Seo in black effective’ unchastened High; but unscrupulous woman who permits neither conventions nor ordinary morality to stand in the path of her desires. But when she attempts to take the husband of a young charity worker, she fails. The play by Louis Kaufman Auspacker was first produced at the twenty-ninth Street theatre, New York, and enjoyed a long run as the time-worn theme, carried out from a new angle, appeals to the | sophisticated. Since that time it has become a screen production, — “JIN LEADING PART Mrs. James H. DeVine as the unchastened woman took the lead ‘and carried the part with ease and finish. Mrs. Bertha Eccles Wright, who portrayed the self-sacrificing ‘The © difficult “xole of. " wimity ‘Madden. is. admirablly sustained by the popular young artist. Mrs. Ellen Scowcroft Eccles, while the the a striking scarlet velvet gown bonnet and plume, Venestyle, appeared the great- country. esting: actresses. 903, black from hat to boots. Mrs. Nebeker, the grandmother, wore the crinoline of Civil war times in lavender and rose changeable taffeta with bonnet in the flat pork pie style of the period. In With tian presentation for Production te the Alsbeters of the Commu‘hity Little theatre continue to produce plays of the calibre of ‘‘The Unchastened Woman” and “SurUp,” the success of their organization is assured. The presentation ‘of both plays has been high above the average and the large audi‘6nces at both performances have gone away well satisfied with the evéning’s entertainment. |: | “The Unchastened Woman,” pre-. shiied Friday evening in the Weber college auditorium by the Drama School of Dramatie¢ - Arts in New York. She is considered one of. Ogden’s. most . finished and inter- on Mrs. Eccles, the modern girl, wore a becoming Boue icodel of White lace. Mrs, Coray. the mother, appeared in a dress with the of chosen. play of Be . especially Eccles and theme of ham _ sleeves modern Bertha -Ecc'es: Wright | as Hyldegarde,’ wife - of. ‘Lawrence’ Sanbury, an artist and a ‘protege of | Carolyn, studied for a number the period worn by the players, presented a charming picture. and the the Christ pantoMine to sustain it and Very beautifully was it done. Four generations were represented and with the costumes of. bustle a AS number of society women will appear in the leading roles. - Mrs. James H. DeVine, a ‘highiy - gifted member of the Drama Club, plays the leading role. Caroline Knollys, NebMrs. times depended “Woman,” throughout the | of Ogden, Liewtook the part exceptionally artistic, the pantomine of Mrs. Mr, Christensen. The chastened is one of the most popular revivals: of the year and has been produced’ ‘at the Little. ‘Theatres ds ~Hill- grandmother, Mrs. Horaze eker; her great- Ssrandmother, Stands Club Repeated Tonight Louis, drama in three. acts, by Kaufman — Auspacher. on Fridayand’ Saturday evenings in the’ Au: ditorium of- Weber Coliege.. ‘The annual production of the Drama Club this: year is of especial interest to drama | ‘overs’ as performance. erhanced was incidental music, by the “The Spring,’ Mrs. Royal violinist, and Mrs. abrant, pianist, ‘Drama The. Drama. Club. will eke as their. contribution to the aa munity Little Theatre ‘The. is in. the same The play the PLAY RECEIVES FULL APPROV a away 5 DRAMA CLUB GIVES PLAY —a gies acs ————00-——_ Se oe Wc of the talented society women who will take part in the pe x: "The Unchastened Woman, ” which is to be. presenté ‘by the lead. as es of this week. Mrs. James H. DeVine, left, who takthe Drama club at the Little theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings G. Eccles, who cleverly interprets the part of Susan Ambie, her. Carolyn Knollys, the unchastened woman, and, right, Mrs. George (Photos by » Link- Tiffany) eee, friend. SS ee hat he> oF tab ifatera es cists hey | See <aayse ‘DRAMA CLUB HAS | nda = 3 LAKE GU Be 4 wet 26-194, Saree See j as- hostesses. ‘DeVine, | 0’ Neill guests. the members. ‘and. Lake.. -elub were club Salt- also! served. es “The. next ia Getter ie he: held Saturday, ‘April 9, at. the home of - Mrs. E.. A. Larkin, at which time Pills the play, “Three i | ports’ year: Mrs. Herman’ mon: “Be: ‘Barton, | B. ‘Way,’ pres- | afternoon, home® of May a 6," Miss. ‘Phyllis — King » “with by Mrs... An ten by Louise ‘Saunders and the * * Mest ‘ ; play | will one pen Diana Sah - had ‘charge of the - program - for the general meeting. of the Salt Lake Ladies’. “Literary® club» ‘on. Rey. Sat- at Miss Josephine Seaman: as_ assist-. ing -hostess.. Mrs. Joseph H.:Evans will read a play, -“Ned - McCobbs | ‘Daughter, - DY: Sydney . . Howard. | Miss . “Mary | Fisher . will - “give. the | musical © program. . Seaman Miss — Josephine Coffman, ONeill. Mrs. Lillian and. “Miss logpEN DEN DRAMA. ‘A. CLUB || VISITS | SALT ‘LAKE | this being “reciprocity” day... ‘The Ogden ‘club: presented: a reading. of the: play, “Poor. “Madalena,” — writ- | historian. The Drama club: will urday | ‘sephine Seaman, with the follow- | ing in.the cast: Mrs. Joseph E, Evans, Mrs. Horace Nebeker, Mrs. Gilbert. ‘Porter, ‘Miss Ellen Thomas, Fred | Mrs... “Herman ' Way, Mrs. Carrie Browning Olson | secretary; Mrs. Samuel C.: Powell, : corresponding . secretary; . Mrs. Henry F. Volker, treasurér; - Mrs. Fred . Coffman, auditor; Mrs. -Har-. | Jo-| under the direction of Miss following for the. coming | ident; Mrs. Arthur.D. Barber, vice. president; | Miss ‘Eleanor : ‘Emmett. 2 Botile,’’ by Rachel: Field, will’ be presented Election of. read. The were will hold - office of 4 was “present. ~ Five. o'clock | tea. with Mrs. . “DeVine, Mrs. ! Ballinger as: hostesses. their ‘Several. other members Of. “the - ‘Drama: | officers was held’ and annual re-. furnished by members: of the Salt. Lake Ladies’. Literary - elub and the | by was, immensely — enjoyed Drama ; the | Harmon B. ‘Barton and. Miss. Zelta | was the | day. op “The” <Veoeam: . “meeting om club. held» last ‘Saturday afternoon } cat the home OF | ‘Mrs. James. oe. | UL. Mrs. George ‘Volker, bbott and ‘Miss’ Geraldine 1929 was: ‘served’, . followirlg annual The “Drama Tones. ae Ogden met* “Saturday. of last week at the home | of.’ Mrs. ‘Royal - ‘Eecles, with ‘Mrs. | : Henry yl LT Teal settings were. Mathews. and Me met day at the home of eae. guest Gab last Mrs. Satur- E. A. with Larkin on Eccles. avenue, ‘Mrs. Lew Beason as assisting hostIt’ was teresting program day and was an in- LITTLE THEATRE by man; “query her soul, of Lilian the play is “And The like?” The your play soul—what is it interest and the is of unusual parts were all. well. taken. The musical part of the program was furnished by Miss Phyllis King who Cs. gave ee several * vocal solos. i Ea > oe — o’clock....A number = of den club- members Coray, Mrs. H. the Og-— attended the including. Mrs. B. Way, Claude Mrs. L. E. street, with Mrs. Andrew hostess issisting. as tices After musical Hart T.. | Young lyear’s tional Seog ee ee ee aaa, ark by Miss by othe” Develop- lecture on Sea a to Tea sel ea Ee was. carved __ Seventy- -five guests, oe by Ae *. etme ee ep the hostesses . members * Re er and 8 I ge seit *- ae ne pe RTS m RE Sere meeting of the season, Saturday, | September 25, at the home of Mrs. | Joseph EE. . Evans, with. Mrs, Flor, |- ence the '« infroduced university, an inspira-" with subject ment of the Little Theatre Mae” ‘ment: He showed its beginning “in ‘Ireland and traced the spread of Theatres in the United Little -emphasizing the need of S tates, $he writing | and producing of original pla LVS in our local cco eee ‘ties. ; Brigham the of Pardoe RMS ae aero The ‘Drama club held its. a Professor Olsen, E. Joseph Mrs. ais accompanied Thomas, ‘Ellen Same F (Tag. Twenty- fourth: 560 Wright, Arthur eae Mrs. PAN'TASTES GIVEN” FOR DRAMA CLUB began ae the club Drama The year’s study of the Little Theatres at a’ meeton Saturday afternoon Mrs. of home at the held ,ing presented. O’Neill. the entertainment committee at} 1 ge TOPIC ar CLUB The Drama club players appeared in a one-act play, ‘‘Three Pills in a Bottle’ by Rachel Field, pro- duced under the direction of Misg part Seaman. . The J osephine were taken by ‘Norma Seard Ev:. mother;. ans, as Tony Sims; his a middle* Mrs. Horace Nebeker; Esther Harris aged gentleman, Porter; his soul, Ellen Thomas; a B. scissors grinder, Mrs. Herman Way; his soul, Josephine ‘Coffman; scrub. woman, Josephine Seaan Preceding was served Nebeker as assisting “hostess. | | . Two. delightful fantasies © were : given ‘under the direction of Miss | Gladys Rich.. ,The first, “phe Are tist’s Fantasy,” was: very charmingly given. It had for its.setting the “Garden of Allah,’’ in which Miss Mary Rich, Miss Marion Ure | |» and Miss Louise Fisher ‘were. the |’ and Miss— Mar-| dancing | nymphs garet ‘Anderson, the artist. and. so-loist. . Miss Gladys. Rich composed ; , the music. i (The other play portrayed. “The } ees club | pe Drama_ | -Grace A; -Tarkin? “Mrs. “Carlyle Co Bas bank, Mrs. /Frank* M.° rns —— The “Miss” nor’ -( Rachmaninoff). the program luncheon be DRAMA CLUB HAS — PROGRAM DPrURDAY read ‘Musical ae J. Hillabrant, played ‘Prelude in Cc Mi- meeting, two piano selections and ~ Miss |* 2 ae ues will aye. vocal | Solos. .o fee Daa A eet ape neSOUS Sage eg | School. Spirit,” a delightful act in |. which. several girls from. dhe. /Uni- 5 upreey of Ulan took Bere care t¥ *. OR TT Eee \ HISTORIANS REPORT Re Co eweSa Sa DRAMA CLUB OF OGDEN ee ST : FOR YEAR 1926 AND 1927 \ SS The opening of the year 1926 The Drama Club met at Mrs. Bertha Professor Harl T. addressed the one. : subject "The Movement", 2 | to the events on maining our the admirably has c \j been Plays Salt +0 local and the color of our home, when guests on Little to and not illness and the the the subject. unique in 3 F Theater aftair, pergola when at took place Secretar the Mrs. generally among childmen programs that, while except Mrs. Knisely's to have the meetings at given on the days assigned, thus uncertainty and hesitant of and eating the year Mrs. chairman, been to every marked especially their worth with follows: patience Coray, caused seheduled happy a been have place, | re- ( lending the to all the and endurance the Ladies F. Piers, at for the State Federation of year when new overlooked : . material been have given of Women's i 4 4 i) { 3 Husband" Literary ‘ test the results. "Evérybody's Eber i } as ] - of all lecture stood wno of emergency. prove castas the eect taney the L. C. the . tragic is ¢ illness able talents City our serioug our of whose were of president, regularity equal has illness many of |Mrs. Lake of delightful and used Coeec action of was year longet finally committee and This home programs Saturdays program the the in were charm and spice the planned we nor were on, quarantine and upheaval Russia, an a ou Wright's auspicious residence. Death an and decidedly members original Fantasy of such | : club Accomplishment personal a Eccles presented time Knisely was was this Mre. 1927 meeting also Rich Evans' and much From visit | gecond Gladys Joseph a Importance giving The Miss Pardoe and under the Club House Clubs; "The dir- 4 in Unchas- ce ie ag ‘aad ey Be Bree Woman", at the f Bertha Eccles directed Junior School | Larkin and Andrew T. before the Ladies lbrant and Miss before the University Emory Fellows ical setting read a the Grace Club Matthews Club. consisted of the of Salt furnished of also at Mrs. "Three Pills in a of of "The Raven" firnished by Mothers Seaman. MW, by Louise Sanders, and Mrs. W. J. Hil- Mrs. Clark also read program "The Mrs. Culture from Dreamer" by Mrs. Bottle". Club City music. a review Central Meeting, Maddelena” Lake at Josephine r "Poor given Child Miss A \reciprocity and a reading this for play, and Academy; direction one-act Literary for Federation Mrs. under Club Ballinger Heart Day, direction the Zelta Sacred Daughters the Miss the of under Theater: at home Theater, as our contribution to the Little District the Literary Little the given Clark College for home at and by Morrell's and by the Ladies Mrs. George Hoffman with a mus- and Shelton. i ‘ several times during the paid homage to the god music. been generous and obliging. A special who though her ofyear in her tribute of must be visited by the office has never : of iyear great we have Our members given to struck our who vicicsitudés failed to the tuneful lute are musical have president, carryve of Birth Dpplans for Mrs. Royal an. d Death, our welfare Eecles, during neart. Jessie tT | Wright, "Followers", High Weber J tened G. Barber----Historian @ Ce : ey ee eg io. 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