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Show "The Lion and the Mouse' The Lion and the Mouse WITH majesty and individuality came the finest play Weber has ever produced, "The Lion and the Mouse," four-act drama written by Peter Kline. In contrast with "Jane" of last year it is a serious play, based upon a story deeply emotional, magnificently ex- pressed. Shirley, played by Beth Winkler, was indeed supberb. Strength of character manifested itself in her every actoin, courage and determination in her every attitude. The role of John Beckett Ryder was portrayed by Rulon Budge. His character representation was magnificant- the "Lion" to perfection, egotistic, powerful and despotic. Other members of the cast ably displayed know- ledge of the art of acting, demonstrating their talents to the delight of all who witnessed the play. The cast is as follows: Jefferson Ryder, (Casped Wods); Mrs. Rossmore, (Eleanor Stark); Judge Rossmore, (Jack Craven); Mrs. Ryder, (Carma Francis); Rev. Pontifax Deedle, (Ellsworth Weaver); Miss Nesbitt, (Dorothy Israelson); Judge Stott, (Winfield Hancock); Fitzeroy Bagley, (Nolan Taylor); Senator Roberts, (John Griffin); Kate, (Vida Wright); Expressman, (Henry Watson); Jorkins, (Charles Emmett); Maid, (Mildred Reese). "The Lion and the Mouse" was presented four times in Ogden, and in Morgan, Davis, Brigham City, Bear River High School, Garland, and Malad before a total of over seven thousand people. Unusual skill was exhibited by Professor Harvey L. Taylor in his excellent direction. It was his careful and intensive study of the minute details of the play, his untiring efforts, and his "do it over again" that made it possible for Weber College to make a success of such a type of drama as "The Lion and the Mouse." His Night Out THIS play, a farce, was directed by Harvey L. Taylor and sponsored by the Weber drama club. It was produced at Ogden and at Layton before large audiences whice were kep in a continual state of excited expectation and riotous laughter. The complete cast of "His Night Out" is as follows: Jones, (Don Wakefield); Ebeneezer Goodley, (Roland Morrell); Bishop, (Francis Bott); Richard Heatherly, (Reede Ames); Bigbee, (Billy Wright); Holder, (Othello Wheatley); Mrs. Goodley, (Dorothy Israelson); Jane, (Emma Buehler); Marjorie Goodley, (Ethel Holmgren); Minerva Goodley, (Norma Jensen); Alvina Starlight, (Geneve Moyes); Helma, (Ruth Naisbitt). The demonstration of the histronic ability of these students served to emphasize the tact that Weber College is fast becoming a center of community drama, drama which will uphold the highest standards and ideals possible in the exploitation of its art. |