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Show Lamoreaux Snyder Coppock Evans Knapp OPERA The most important campus musical entertainment of the year was Humper-dinck's "Hansel and Gretel" presented on March 26th and 27th, by the Music Department of the University. The opera was given at Kingsbury Hall under the direction of Professor Thomas Giles who has conducted the last twelve annual productions. The opera was well fitted to the talent of the school, requiring few voices and having a steady flow of melody. The story followed the familiar theme lending itself to a charming though simple treatment. While this presentation was a new venture in that the entire east with only one exception was composed of girls, it was well received by the audiences. Each of the seven principal parts was taken by a student, for the first time in several years. Earl Coppock sang the role of the father, opposite Evelyn Harding as the mother of Hansel and Gretel. These two children were played by Gladys Knapp and Yerda Evans. The old witch was amusingly taken by Diane Lamoreaux, while Rachel Meadowav played the part of the Dewman and Virginia Snyder, that of the Sandman. This cast was supported by the Girls' Glee Club. Dan Weggeland as manager of the production was assisted by Eric Smith and Alden Goates. Unusually large audiences attended both nights. Preliminary to the rendition of the opera, the Music Department presented five student pianists in a program of concertos. Thev were accompanied by the school orchestra conducted by Professor Giles. Dan Wegffeland Manager of Opera 146 |