7U M ■ I IS'' CUB VOLCME vm— No. & “Dog Patch” Theme Highlights Coming Affair Like to Be An Ice Cream Cone? By Sandy David Where are those creative spirits of Behrend who should be scurry ing about the campus in a dither over their five-o’clock theatre, the forth coining Greek drama soon to be presented outdoors on the Behrend Campus, . the up and coming theatre party,-the original one act plays soon to be presented, the weekly discussions on the theatre arts, the experi ments with “the method,” the radio scripts, the interpretive .dance routines, the competitive skit- groups? Where are those people? Why-they are right here on campus! And who are they? Why you, of course! And how do you get started. on these ideas? Through the Dramatics Club, naturally! The Drama Club at Behrend has a vast potential, just waiting to be used. It can offer you ex- perience,, entertainment, and pure enjoyment: But who is using these delightful offers—NO ONE! These ideas 'are not “big dreams” . . . they are absolute possibilities. Listen! .How does ■ the Greek drama presented outdoors on our own campus appeal to you? Imagine the flowing robes and the masked actors on the green hillside; pic ture the sun beating down on this classic .beauty and nature lis tening- with you as she did cen turies ago in the great amphi theatres. This is not just a big idea, it can be done! And you are the people to-do It! What do you say of the script in-hand productions, the five o’clock theatre presented once a week? An energetic group gathers on the stage in Erie Hall once a week "at five, o’clock and emotes in a one _act, script-in-hand play. There is no need of costumes, no setting,. no memorized lines; all that-is needed is a group of en thusiastic players. . And how does experimenting with acting techniques strike you? This is the opportunity to try “the'method” of Marlon Brando, Elia Kazan,. .and other artists. Stand' on the stage and-, become an ice cream cone! Start melting as the. room becomes warm; slow ly; drip on the-sides of your cone and.. feel yourself as a blob of butter fat in one round pool while Mr. Thurbon’s dog licks -you away! Think, it can’t be done? Then come arid find out! STUDENT NOTICE! . Results of the Orienta ' tlon. Week tests' are now - ' available inMissßayhill’s office. - Mammy pushes Lil Abner at Daisy Mae as Pappy watches the proceedings. Left to right: Susie Tuliy, Jim Kuhn, Dee Rankin, and Jerry Mitchell. Faculty Members Seleci Top Readers Mrs. Nyla Falkenhagen, libra rian and speech instructor, Mr. Ben Lane, dean of students, and Mr. William Hover, professor of romance languages, chose Karole Panameroff, Sandy David, Evelyn Bernhard, and Betsy Seanor from eight finalists to attend the In terpretive Reading Festival. The Festival will be held May 2 and 3 at the Pennsylvania State Uni versity. Students from colleges throughout the state will partici pate. Interpretive Reading is the method of expression used to bring out the meaning -in the selection you are presenting. . (Continued from Page 3) *o right: Sandy David,' Mrs.' Nyla Falkehhagen, speech. insstructor, Evelyn Bernhard, Bei or, and Karole Panaraeroff. - OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION 1 Yokels Loo 400 Present One of the most successful events of the year was the March Gras, which was held Saturday night, March 9. This gala, annual affair took the appearance of the gay, authentic festival which oc curs in New Orleans the day be fore Lent. The gaucy colored booths were adorned with multi-c o 1 o r e d. streamers of red, white, blue, orange, and yellow. The true ex citement and feeling of the event were enhanced by the shouts and cheers of barkers daring “one and all” to try their luck and win a prize. Included in the array of booths were the penny pitch, the chuck-a-luck,- cake stand (cakes Four Chosen to Attend Festival FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1957 Turn Hillbilly BEHREND CENTER— Pennsylvania State University t Mardi Gras donated by the faculty wives, Behrend cooks, and'wives of the married students), and the of the most popular), and the shooting of basketballs. In ad dition, for a modest fee, you could have your fortune told. The door prize, a portable ra dio,' was given to Ron Summer ville a former .Behrend student. Vic Savelli and Ids' orches tra provided music for danc ing. The section ' of the gym nearest the stage was closed in with white -picket fencing decor ated with Chinese lanterns. This was done to- assure adequate space- for dancing • -without in terfering with the booths. The (Continued on Page 4) Girls Strive To Make Sadie Hawkins Dance A Success “Dog Patch” will be the setting __ of the Sadie Hawkins Dance, April 5, sponsored by the girls of Behrend Center under the direc tion of Mrs. Helen Longneck er, dormitory house mother, and Renita Zonarich,.who is gen eral chairman of the affair. Marge Heffner, head of the dec orating committee, has selected an unusual entrance to the dance. A jail, situated in the center of the floor, will serve as a strong hold for those boys who refuse to dance with a girl. Music by Neil Charles, and an hour of square dancing with Hank Goodwin, physical-education in structor, as caller will comprise the entertainment. Behrend Center’s own Daisy Mae and L’il Abner, portrayed by Dee Rankin and Jim Kuhn, will serve as publicity for the dance. Their costume typifies the dress that will be worn by the students attending the func tion. Suzann Tully and Jerry Mitchell as Mammy and Pappy Yokum, are two other characters of “Dog Patch.” In order to determine who will win the door prize, students are asked to bring in articles of cloth ing labeled with their name. The clothes will he hung' on a clothes iin<» stretched across the gym floor. A faculty member will be chosen to select an article of clothing. The owner of the article that is selected will win the prize. Students should turn in their articles of clothing to Marge Heffner no later than April 3, Sue Tully, head of the refresh ment committee, assisted by Myrna - Morton, Sue Ross,. and Mary Woods, will provide refresh ments for the. crowd. Everyone is to come stag dress ed in “hillbilly rags.” Husbands, bring your wives! Serving on the decoration com mittee are: “Tudy” Russell, Jill Nardi, Jane McClain, Rose Dobbs, Joan Hedglin, Carole Lazarus, Evelyn Bernhard, Marion Rynd, Ina Colvin, and Dee Rankin. Anne Blackman, Janice Hack, Ruth Jones, Amy Curtis, and Harriet Hansen comprise jfche publicity committee, while Judy Trench is in charge of entertainment. Crumpets and "Coke-Tales" “Anytime, you’re feeling lonely,” to- quote Eddie Fisher’s theme song, “Have a Coke.” This is what the-girls of Behrend are offering each Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 in the Lounge of Erie Hall. The purpose of this “coke mix er” is to provide relaxation and give the students a chance to chat, play cards, or dance. For those who have classes, stop in between ' sessions, and enjoy a * (Continued from Page 3}
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