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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 13, 1959)
VLT observes... (Continued jrom faqe 6) Mary I’ack plays Klfi, Car lotta's. gay French maid whose brief vocal rendition of “Don’t Co In (he Lion's Cage Tonight, Mother Darling” in termed ns "one of the songs that killed vauedville." Olio aids good Sixteen sot changes are handled nmoothly behind the cover of bc tween-the-HconcH "olio” a c t h. These acts are the high pointH of the production until the third stanza, tifter the characters have been developed and the action begins to really swing. olio numbers include several songs by four promising young men billed as the Cascade Quartet and a melodramatic reading, with piano accompaniment, of the j>oem "Out in the (fold, Cold Snow” by Jean Poull. Villain Olson unfortunately de stroys much of the blackhearted image he has created when he pre *ents a vocal solo. The sets, designed by the Uni versity's Hill Forrester, have a cartoon-like quality perfect for the completely cartoon-like antics of Pfeiffer and others in the cast. Technicalities ignored Apparently technicalities were not worried over too much — when asked by her mother to fetch a shawl, Prudence Hopewell j.tretchea out her arms to catch it as it sails from the wings. The play continues its run at the VLT, 2350 Hilyard, through Feb. 21. iteservations may be made by telephone. GAS-TOONS by AL LINDLEY WlfflOUf frf St Bvict ItJ tow* * m Wih “then the olil I ails said to Ret out but I... ” If It's patience you need it’d patti'iit «* we f(ot at AL LINDLEY'S SHELL SERVICE We tfive HAH Green Stamps Franklin & Walnut St. rhone 1)1 3-4214 Ex-students win Broadway roles By BON JKPSKN Emerald Entertainment Editor It’M a long step from Eugene, Ore. to New York City, and an even longer one, figuratively ■peaking, from the anonymity of a big city to fame and fortune on the Broadway stage. But a couple of ex-students from the University have taken) that step and are currently hold ing down top roles in two of Broadway’s sell-out productions, "J. B.” and “Flower Dr um Song." Clifton James, a graduate of the University in 1949, has the fourth male lead in the Elia Kazan production of a play by Archibald McLeixh. James gained theatrical back-; ground at the University Theatre in such productions as "The Con trast" and "Kiss Me Kate,” in which he played the part of Pet ruchio. Ed Kenny is the second male lead in "Flower Drum Song," a Rodgers and Hammerstein ef fort which has had generally fav orable reviews. Kenny was also active in UT productions, notably "Brigadoon.” Kenny didn’t stop to graduate before seeking his fortune in the big city. Other former University stu dents are also active in the en tertainment world, both in New York and throughout the country, according to Mrs. Ottilie Seybolt, ' associate professor emeritus of speech. Gordon Howard, a 19r>3 gradu ate in speech, had a prominant role in "The Most Happy Fella" revival at the City Center Theater, an off-Broadway house. Howard, a member of Delta I Upsilon, also appeared in many UT plays including "Kiss Me Kate" and "McBeth." Bill Cottrelf directs and acts in ; New York, according to Mrs. Seybolt. For two summers he was with the Stratford, Conn. Shake speare festival, a group similar to Oregon's Ashland festival. Don Shirley, another alum, was a designer for the Perry Como 1 show and is currently designing television sets for Maurice Evans, l Mrs. Seybolt said, j Don Van Boskirk received a Ford Foundation project grant in theater and is now connected .with a branch of the Cleveland Theater Co., one of the top ama ! teur groups in America. Tonltt* an<l Saturday Open 7:30—Show 8:00 “ONE OF THE/YEAR’S BEST!” — N T. Jimat —h.Y.foiI Jt —N.r Harold Jribuaa — Saturday tariam "STIRRING—SENSUOUS.*" “WARM. FURIOUSLY EXCITING!" — Time Magazine JT LIFE Mog "EXTRAORDINARY AND FASCINATING!” & fiom the Crtator ol "Rashomon" AKIRA KUROSAWA'S The A A *★★★ FOUR STARS "TERRIFICALLY EXCITING!" N.Y. Daily Newt (/ViAGNlFlCENT SpEVEN * KINGSUY iNTtMNATlONAL W1LLASI **** ' .v gmUNMATCHlDfOR SUSPENSE AND SPECTACLE! COMPANION FEATURE "POWERFUL!" "EXCELLENT!" "A OEM!' -N. Y. Timm —N.Y.Posi -N.Y. Herald Triburu Director seeks 'another Monroe' MAR1I-YN MONROE . . . fame awaits her double Director H. W. Robinson today issued a plea for a girl “with some of the attributes of Marilyn Monroe.” These "attributes" are needed in casting “Seven Year Itrh,” next UT production which Robin son will direct. "I was quite pleased with her (Miss Monroe’s) performance in the film,” he said, "and now I’m looking for someone of her type to play the lead in ’Itch.’ ” Robinson also announced that open tryouts will be held for the three male and six female roles Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.. 102 Villard. "We're looking for three attrac tive girls to play the hero's dream women. Experience isn't neces sary, just an ability to wear clothes, or a lack of them, as it will,” Robinson reported. Any interested persons who are unable to try out on the scheduler! date are asked to leave their names with the speech de partment or call Robinson in his office and indicate the part they wish to try out for. Although questioned further, Robinson declined to identify the specific "attributes'’ he was look ing for. IT'S COMING ■ ■ • • STARTS SUNDAY iNf liH (mffH DIRK BOGARDE DOROTHY TUT1N CECIL PARKS? An entirely new motion picture of CHARLES DICKENS’ immortal masterpiece A Due of Two Cities STEPHEN MURRAY ir^f V«Vm tor »-«<WS * » —' ill (uM »m • tern iwh <<a«« ALSO-ROD STEIGER IN "ACROSS THE BRIDGE" Let's Eat Out T onight! Have dinner at Seymour's Cafe—the student choice for 28 years. We serve a special steak dinner with tossed salad, baked potato, onion rings, desert and drink, at $1.95. Served in main dining room and the glamorous Riviera Room. Minors served food in Riviera Room till 11 pan. ED'S PIT BARBEQUE 957 Pearl St. Just South of Eugene Hotel Choice Barbecued Meats Sandwiches • Salads • Spaghetti • Steaks • Dinners ALL FOOD TO GO - Just Call Dl 5-6581 Open 5:45 A.M. until 1:00 A.M.—Friday and Saturday 2:00 A.M. FORD'S DINNER HOUSE Next to Fords Drive In. Try this new dinner house for a change. We know you'll like it. Fish - Chicken - Steaks And Daily Specials
