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Show Jane FOR the first time in the history of Weber College the annual play has been taken on a tour. "Jane," one of the best comedies in the dramatic field, toured Morgan, Hoytsville, Evanston, Davis High School, Brigham City, Bear River City, Malad, Idaho, and Wells, Nevada, playing to capacity houses at each presentation. During a three-night run here in Ogden, nearly fifteen hundred people laughed through the mirth-provoking three acts, and acclaimed "Jane" as the best play ever presented by Weber. The talented cast came in for their share of praise, being cited by the press as being "almost of professional standard." Never in Weber's history has greater enthusiasm toward a school play been shown, than was manifested by Weber students toward "Jane." Over twelve hundred tickets were sold in a canvas of the city. Real histrionic ability was shown by the cast of "Jane." Emma Buehler played the character of Jane with a finesse and finish not often seen in amateur performances. Elmer Neilsen's characterization of William Tippen, Jean's butler husband, was a work of art. Grant Ellis portrayed the handsome leading man, Charles Shackleton, in a realistic manner. Rigby Jacobs' performance as Claude, a serving boy, was excellent; the house was in an uproar when he was on the stage. Genieve Moves played the character of Mrs. Chadwick, a sedate spinster with a fiery temper. To perfection, Maurine Hinckley was charming in the character of Lucy, Mrs. Chadwick's niece; her scenes with Shackleton were especially well done. Alice Gimlin gave a true characterization of a rough, loud woman in her role of Mrs. Pixton. Don Wakefield furnished the surprise at the climax by his superb portrayal of Pixton. Harvey L. Taylor, the director, is deserving of highest praise for the splendid work he did in sponsoring a play of the excellence of "Jane." |