SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1942 `Taming Of The Shrew' Proves Shakespeare Is Up-To-Date By ETAOIN SHRDLU "The Taming of the Shrew," by William Shakespeare, presented by the Penn State Players, A. C. Cloetingn, director, in the Audi torium, last night, as their twenty second anniversary pr duction. Directed by Frank S. Neusbaum. Scenes designed by Dorothy B. Sbott; Technical supervisor, Stan ley Danowski. ' This guy Shakespeare has been kicked.around in the academic groove for so long that it comes almost as a, surprise to learn that ,there is still a lot of life in the old • boy. For the sceptics who may .doubt, last night's completely delightful performance by the Players is reqUired•attendance. In the past decade Shakespeare has prchably authored more Broadway hits than any single playwright, but the most success ful of these have /been his trage dies. It is a pessimistic sidelight on thiss•thing once known as civili zation that while tragedy seems to be eternal, comedy is pretty ephemeral. "The Taming" of the Shrew," however, comes close to being an. exception. There are, of course, portions that don't 'stand tip when presented to a modern audience, but the show as a whole is as fresh, as • modern; and as funny as the most exacting ;playgoer could ask. , pominating. the show here as completely as he dothinated his ,Kate.was the performance' of Don ,ard Ilayler . as : , Petruchio: This is np reflection on the fernabiderof ttie eget. which, practicallSr with outs exception demonstrated that ha • it, d been 'earefulbe and ComPe tently coached'. Taylor; hOwever, - gave a brilliant performande that was in turn subtle' and , bold. His Petrt.ichio dispraYed every nuance 6f .character that' could be asked and was at least the equal of CLASSIFIED SECTION FOR RENT—One. double room, $2'.50. One single room, $3.00. Close to Campus. 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Call LOST—Log Log Duplex Sliderule in Engineering D. Call Don, 771. LOST—Two rings in Old Main Washroom. Reward to finder. Call Mrs. Haim, College Purchas ing Department. ltpd 14 C. Rides Wanted P\Y—Lancaster or vicinity. Leave Saturday, 10 n. fn. Call Dupree, "professional." Among the others in the large east whose work deserves special mention were Elinor Herrman as Kate,Janes Ambandos as Tranio, Jean Horshberger as Bianca, and Robert Herrman as Baptista. Many others in roles of less im portance turned in performances worthy, of comnienclation. Untistial, in any amateur pro dUction:—particularly of Shakes peare—is.the pace and timing that characterized last night's show. Although the various counter plots tend' at tines tO - slow up "The Shrew," this was a minor item. All this is a tribute to Director Neushaum. Fast-poving, sharp, and tremendously alive, the play seemed to last scarcely half of the two hourS and a half which it actually ran. Mrs. Scott's sets had no little to do with the merit of the show. They indicated careful research and painstaking work on the part of the construction crew. Costumes were colorful and elaborate. The boys and girls offstage, taken so often for grariteri, did a right smart job of hauling up drapes on cue and, attending -to the other technical . detailE The pages (feminine) were the most orna mental stage crew we have ever • seen. .. • -- '45 Squad Debates Four of Perin State'S freshmen de baters participated in two sympos ium lortiins at Leirig.biirg; ThUts- • At The Movies day, with rnemhers of the Biickriell CATHAUM: UniverSity . first year team. Gay- ' "Wild Bill •Hickock Rides" lord Greenlee and — Letrick Harris STATE: discusied,- "What , Sort of Peace Do We Want After This War?" while NITTANY William POmerariti' and Eugene "Look Who's Laughing" BiScheff spoke ~ "What Is and Youth's Part•ln Thel - War." "Swamp Water" • Good Real Italian ... 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TEE DAILY COLLEGIAN McCurdy, laffurs ITTRA Sweetheart Before a crowd of 800 persons, Friday the thirteenth's lucky "sweethearts," Mary E. McCurdy '44 and John J. Jaffurs '44, were chosen at the WRA Sweetheart Dance last night. The choice was made from draw ing a 'number corresponding to a number on the dance ticket. The winners were given. a two-pound box of Whitman's chocolates. Attendance exceeded last year's dance by 125 couples. The decora tions centered around a large Val entine, depicting jetty Coed and Joe College, at the center . of the gymnasium wall. Thespians Call For liep Coed Dytncers What's the matter, coeds, where is your hep spirit? Thespian mobile ile units are crying for gars to make up a third show which will travel to army camps. Present demands from New Cumberland, Carlisle, and other state camps cannot be filled un lesg coeds cooperate by coming out for tryouts which will be held in the. Little Theatre at 8 p. in. tomorrow. Coeds need not be connected with Thespians to try out. One previous tap dancing lesson will put them in the show. Many coeds are needed so that no one will miss many class hours. One show a week will be given by the third mobile . unit. "Dumbo" Where ..7o DINE & DANCE 51117 J . tweeh_end • THE MARKLAND HOTEL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT BELLEFONTE, PA OFFERS . DELICIOUS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DINNERS from $.85 . IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM MODERATELY PRICED BEVERAGES IN THE SHIP'S BAR White Hall Open Coeds To Pick To All Women White Hall will be open to coeds Senior Queen today from 1 to 5 P. in. for instruc tion and participation in all activ ities, it was announced last night. The building was not open last night because of conflict with the Sweetheart Dance Arrangements are being made by, meeting will probably be in physical education majors to dis- Schwab Auditorium. tribute magazines throughout the The six candidates, named by ;building and to give coeds copies WSGA Senate senior Members, to of activity hours. Women should be announced in Monday's Colle telephone White Hall for inforrna- gian t Will be introduced by Jean tion on extra instruction during the Babcock '42, WSGA president. week. Only second semester seniors are Eighty-five coeds attended last eligible for nomination. Saturday, and more have been urg ed to come today. Miss Babcock stressed that this queen is intended to replace the May Queen; who has been, diitest- Rushing Schedime ed of ttaditiolial ceremonies in keeping with WSGA's policy to • TODAY limit expenditure's. She will be 5 p. m., Silent period ends. crowned at Senior Ball on Friday, 5:30-7 p. m., First formal party. February 27, by H. Leonard 7:30-9 p. m., Second formal Krouse '42, president. • party. Coeds will vote under WSGA -9 p. m., Strict silent period be- supervised elections in Old Main gins. lobby 10 p. m., Lists of bids due at of fice of the dean of women. TOMORROW 10 a. m., Rushees receive pre ferential ballots. 3 p. m., Rushees return ballots to the dean of women's office 4 p. m., Rushing chairmen noti- Bertha K. Barclay will head Red fied to pick up lists of bid answers. Cross defense sewing committee, at the dean of women's office. Miss N. Anormallee Martin, home 4-6 p. m., Freshmen notified by economics faculty advisor, an rushing chairmen which houses nounced yesterday. . have accepted their preferences. Seven student assistants will aid volunteer workers meeting in Club To Hold Dance Thursdays until March 26. They . A round and sq9are dance, are Muriel R. Heckler '42, ; liar sponsored by the Newman Club, othy J. Johnson '42, Margery E. will be held at Woodman Hall Gorman '43, Marian H, Hugus '44, from 8:30 p. m. to midnight to- June K. Smith '44, Eleanor M. night, John C. York, social, chair- Stoner '44, and Ruth E. Thomas man of the club, announced last' , 44. All materials except needles night. Admittance will be by and thimbles will be furnished by membership card or as a guest of Red Cross. a member, :he said: , PAGE THREE Six candidates for "Senior Queen" will be introduced a'nd ad ditional nominations may be made from the floor at a woman's mass meeting at 7 p. m. Tuesday. The Roush, Barclay Head War Sewing Seniors Jane M. Roush and 117 Home Economics ,from . 6:45 p. in. to .8:54 p. m, TueSdays ; and FLOOR. SHOW Every Night - Changes Weekly MODERATELY PRICED DRINKS DINNERS Fine Orchestra and Dance Floor Harry's Tavern BellefOnte, Pa.
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