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Show VNIVERSITY OF VTAH ELLIS BARKER, MARION EARLE, ALBERT ECCLES, CHAUNCEY HOUSTMAN LOUISE HYATT, HAROLD DAVIS, MAUD BABCOCK., SADYE ECCLES MAURINE BENNION, CHARLES CRAWFORD, ELVA TAYLOR, ESTHER HILL, BEATRICE HURST GRACE STONE, HARRY NELSON Louisa M. Alcott's play, "Little Women," was wisely chosen as the J Varsity play for 1921. Without a question "Little Women" is one of the sweetest and most wholesome plays ever presented on the American stage. Because of its true portrayal of the exuberant spirit of youth with its smiles and joys, tears and sorrows, and hopes and aspirations, "Little Women " is one of the most beloved of all plays. After several weeks of intensive work the final cast was chosen with much difficulty by Professor Maud May Babcock, head of the public speaking department of the University. In speaking of the cast, Miss Babcock said, "This is the finest cast with which I have ever worked. They are to be congratulated upon the serious study and talent shown in their presentation. It is a pleasure to work with such willing people." But all the credit is not due to the cast, for a major portion of the smoothness of delivery, excellent character portrayal and artistic finish is due to the conscientious and experienced direction of Miss Babcock. Miss Esther Hill played the tomboyish, swaggering character of "Jo" Page 98 |