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Show THE VARSITY PLAY J^^HE Varsity Play is annually produced \*J by the University of Utah Dramatic Club. This body came into existence when Miss Maud May Babcock organized the club in 1896 and presented, in the old Eighteenth ward hall, its first play. Then, three years later, the first performance in the Salt Lake Theatre was given. Since that time every year has featured a play given by this organization at that theatre. The club is now accredited with being the oldest college dramatic club in the world, with the longest record of continuous performances. The Varsity play at Utah is a tradition handed down each year. It has come about through the untiring efforts of Miss Babcock and her excellent directing. After organizing the club she has remained at its head, never faltering, until she has placed it in the very important position it now holds. The varsity play has brought much credit to the cast, director and college. After presenting a play at the Salt Lake Theatre, the smaller towns are visited and there performances given before those farther away from dramatic centers. There has never been a production that was a failure. The plays given are always popular and usually very newly written. No effort is spared to make them a success. Joseph Decker, Manager of Strangers." intimate V lis [143] |