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Show Theta Alpha Phi Players in "The Judge's Husband "THE JUDGES HUSBAND" The University of Utah is fortunate in having a local chapter of Theta Alpha Phi, the largest professional dramatic fraternity in America. The eligibility rules necessitate a restriction of membership on the campus. Before one can receive consideration for Theta Alpha Phi he must have had a major role in two three-act plays, a minor role in four one-act plays, or the equivalent of this work. "The Judge's Husband" was directed by Mr. Joseph F Smith. The players in the cast included members of Theta Alpha Phi. For two nights, December nineteenth and twentieth, 1929, the performance was presented before enthusiastic audiences. Joseph Smith acquitted himself in his usual nonchalent style as Joe Kirbv, the judge's husband. Marian Redd, as the judge, carried in a decidedly natural manner. The part of Alice Kirby was charmingly portrayed by Wil-liamette Hines, while Ray Forsberg as Harry, h;r boy friend, displayed dramatic ability. Talented Georgianne Taylor convincingly portrayed the character part, Marge. As the villain of the play, Mr. Reynolds, Albert Eccles was excellent. The remainder of the cast gave performances that were, indeed, worthy of Theta Alpha Phi. There were: Richard Vowelles as Findley; Dorothy Irvine as the court stenographer: Ellen Pratt Henderson as the policewoman; and Gladys Cragun as the baliff. "PILLARS OF SOCIETY" A Hendrick Ibsen play in four acts, "Pillars of Society," was presented in Stewart Hall in the spring by the advanced play production class. The production was under the direction of Miss Maude May Babcock. Willis Knighton was in charge of making the scenery. It has been said that the three important types of drama are typified by the dramas of Shakespeare, the Greek drama, and the works of Ibsen. "Pillars of Society" is chiefly a psychological play dealing with mental conflict and the subtleties of human behavior. The characters typify the conventionalities and sham of social life. The plot develops from a scandal involving two men and an actress. The guilty man is protected by the disappearance of the innocent suspect. Then fifteen years later the innocent one returns to face his erstwhile friend. A scene from "Pillars of Society" |