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Show James Andrews Fred Nickson Earl Read THE HUNDREDTH TRICK A Romantic Tragedy by Beulah M. Dix CAST Connacht O'Cahane Art O'Cahane Robert, Lord Borlase Henry Stewkley Fred Nickson Earl Read Anthon Yarbrough James Andrews During the Winter quarter, The Hundredth Trick, a one-act play was given during assembly. It was a fascinating plot woven inextricably around the entrance to the Irish fort, Ballynore. O'Cahane, commonly known as Conn of the Hundredth Tricks, is a prisoner threatened with torture by the English in their endeavor to gain entrance into Ballynore, the one undefeated fortress. Their one chance appears in the capture of Conn's young brother, Art. This opportunity leaves when the Irish leader, in desperation, poisons his brother. The play was directed by Fred Nickson, student director, who also played the leading role. ACT I Scene I. Anne's Boudoir L.-R. Leonie, Anne, John. MILADY'S DRESS by Edward Knoblock One of the most successful and polished productions of the year was the play Milady's Dress by Edward Knoblock. Weber College Drama Department joined with the Little Theater Guild and the Drama Club to produce this play. Character placements were made from the three organizations. The play provided glimpses into the lives of those who contributed to the creation of a beautiful gown. Delicately interwoven within the plot were the threads of romance, hatred, intrigue, jealousy, and murder. Scenes took the audience from Scene II. A Peasant's hut, Italy. L.-R. Gioann, Pao, Nina, La Grisa. |