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Show Kimball, Keddington, Moree, Mitcheli, Clawson, Owenâ- tafLiefLCAfter a lapse of four years, grand opera returned to the university with the presentation of Bed-rick Smetana's "The Bartered Bride." Under the direction of Professor Thomas Giles, the Men's and Girls' Glee Clubs, the Concert Orchestra, and Orchesis, cooperated in presenting a most delightful and beautiful operatic production.Elaborate costuming, and a stage designed by Frank M. Whiting, dramatic director, featured modern color lighting effects, and live poplar trees as a background to a rural Bohemian village, created pleasing atmosphere. Original dances by Orchesis were a high spot in the entertainment.Leading roles were sung by Jeanette Clawson, Dean Mitchell, Dorothy Kimball, Ingard Neilson, Burt Keddington, John Owen, Austin Seagar, LaMar Christopherson, and Clarence Buehner. Murray Bywater, as music manager, managed the production, and was assisted by Doral Eardley in taking charge of ticket sales.The CastTwo Hundred Twenty-nine |