In the Wings

The Dartmouth Players have been busy all month with various kinds of dramatic activity with emphasis on the coming production of Eugene O'Neil's drama, "The Great God Brown," which will be produced on April 22. This symbolistic play was originally scheduled for March but due to a conflict with the appearance of Mrs. Fiske in "Ghosts," postponement was announced by Director Packard. Mr. Packard has been devoting much of his time to casting this contemporary drama and has experienced considerable difficulty in selecting his actors from the large group which professed a desire to appear in the various roles. R. B. MacPhail '28, captain of next year's varsity eleven, will play "Billie Brown," the leading male character in the play. Other male leads will be taken by H. W. Baehr '29, J. P. Mcßriarty '30 and C. J. Hackett '28. The leading feminine roles will be played by wives of members of the faculty and include: Mrs. W. B. Pressey, Mrs. A. M. Peisch, Mrs. A. B. Meservey, and Mrs. S. H. Cox. Symbolism is a keynote in this production and The Players staff has been working for weeks on facial masks, moulded from life, which will be a prominent feature of the drama.

An unusual dramatic feast took the form of an appearance of Mrs. Fiske and company who present Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts" to a crowded house late in the month. This noted actress thrilled her audience with her portrayal of Mrs. Alving, Ibsen's martyr mother and she was supported by a capable cast. Arthur Krymborg presented his modern puppet show in Webster Hall early in the month as part of the Arts series of entertainment and his presentation afforded a valuable and interesting contrast to Tony Sarg's tiny doll-actors which were seen here several years ago.

The Experimental Theater gave its first performance before an audience composed exclusively of local critics of drama who wrote criticism of the plays after the performance for the future guidance of the undergraduate authors. Over two hundred people attended this experimental attempt in producing two student plays, the product of College play-writing courses, "The House of Dyne" by R. B. Williams '27 and "The Monster" by T. G. Schwartz '28. The Players are looking ahead to their annual Spring Prom Revue and have offered prizes ranging from $lO to $30 for original skits and songs in an effort to stimulate undergraduate interest in such work. Insofar as no local show was used for the Carnival Production, considerable material should be turned in for consideration of the Judges.

The undergraduates have taken to the new chapel hour of ten o'clock in the morning with an encouraging response. On the first day in which the mid-morning hour was in operation, 375 students attended the brief, but beneficial service directed by Dr. Chamberlin and this attendance has been reasonably maintained every week-day. The Rev. Mr. Chamberlin has been working with the Chapel Committee, composed of R. P. Carter '27, K. N. Meyercord '27, G. B. Pitts '28, D. W. Orr '29 and N. R. Rockefeller '30 in order to ascertain what sort, of service 'had the greatest appeal. The plans arranged include musical services with an occasional devotional service, and at least one service per week led by a member of the College Faculty.