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Show THETAALPHAPHITheta Alpha Phi contributed much to the development of dramatic art on the university campus. Its members may be taken as examples of the possibilities of students, thus giving the fraternity an educational as well as artistic purpose.The best production of the year was R. C. Sherriff's dynamic war story,, "Journey's End," one of the most difficult bits of character analysis ever presented on the campus.Professor Joseph F. Smith directed the play, and carried as well, the very involved role of Captain Stanhope, a college athlete who left school to go to war and won for himself a Military Cross and the command of a company. Mr. Smith's interpretation of the leading character was brilliant. Angus Boyer as Lieutenant Osborne, and Lowell Lees, as Lieutenant Raleigh, displayed true thespian ability in these two parts which required precise and sincere characterization. The cast ofStanhope counts the momentsLees Sargent Eccles Claysupporting actors who carried small but effective roles included Werner Kiepe, Albert Eccles, Amos Sargent, Oliver Clay, George James, Ellis Barker, Ray Fors-berg, and David Hammond."At Mrs. Beam's" was presented to the university during the fall quarter by the ¦ alumni members of Theta Alpha Phi. This was the first performance of that particular play west of the Mississippi, and the first permit ever granted to an amateur group by its owners. It was received in a very enthusiastic manner.The play was a story woven entirely about character portrayal; consequently it lacked rapid action. Perhaps its distinguishing feature was that the theme of the play was expressed completely in the reading of the lines. This type of drama may have been too advanced in the presentation of the intrinsic qualities of interpretation to be readily understood and appreciated by the average student. However, it showed the possibilities to be found in Utah art circles.Professor Maude May Babcock directed the production. The cast con-s i s t e d of Georgianna Taylor, Marian Redd, Lilly King, Lowell Lees, Frank McGhie, Ruth Clark, Sharie Wilcox, Jennie Ryan, Stan and Aileen Russon, and Rex Kennard. |
