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Show I TfflU UTO N! II All FRESHMAN PLAY ? Vying for honors with other campus dramatics this year, the freshman play carved a niche for itself in theatrical records. By far, one of the most sophisticated plays Miss Marion Redd has yet attempted for such an inexperienced cast, "Her Friend the King'' was handled with adroitness and competence. ? In "Her Friend the King,'' A. E. Thomas and Harrison Rhodes present a swift moving, amusing play, easily digestible but not so light as to be readily dismissed when the curtain falls. The aforementioned King is played by Fred Harris, whose only difficulty seemed to be keeping his youthful characteristics out of his regal role. Muriel La Von Goodspeed, as a sophis- ticated American widow, showed remarkable finesse in a role that necessitated dexterity and proficiency. Ruth Hansen, the archaic governess, made the most of her opportunity for character comedy. ? Flora Ossana and Keith Brown, as the juveniles, made a delightfully modern couple. Harold Jensen, in the role of spy and secretary to the King, did a splendid piece of work, and Rodney Price, the court chamberlain was equally creditable. ? The sets, drawn by Williams, displayed much artistry and richness. ? Nor should one forget to praise this particular group of yearlings for the unusual polish and smoothness of their production, a quality rare in most amateur theatricals. Standing: Hardy (Manager), Eastman, Miller, Redd (Director), Stevens, Jensen, Hansen, Price Sitting: Brown, Goodspeed, Ossana, Harris Two Hundred Seventy-one |
