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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1964
Page
4
A writer debates prejudice and sensitivity across ethnic groups, noting insecurity fuels bias. He cites Irish Italians Jews and others, urges self examination, warns against claiming moral superiority, and calls for mature understanding in a divided world.
Bridge writer Sheinwold discusses judgment and signals through a hand where West tests signals by shifting to diamonds, facing misread tells and a decisive misplay. The column ends with a practical bidding answer: respond with one heart to a one diamond opener and pass.
The Berkshire Community Symphony Orchestra closed its three concert series in Chapin Hall Williamstown under guest conductor Edgar Curtis replacing Irwin Shainman on sabbatical. Theo Olof of The Hague soloed Mozart A major concerto with strong technique though a thin tone sometimes under the accompaniment. Five dances from Purcell’s The Virtuous Wife felt repetitive. Haydn Symphony No. 98, linked to Salomon, featured a keyboard-led continuo and a notable harpsichord presence. Curtis used a harpsichord last night and the concertmaster Thomas King seized a lively interlude in the presto finale.
Tickets remain for Riggs Players of Stockbridge showing Antigone on April 2 3 4 at Lavender Door on Main Street with an 830 p.m. curtain. Call Stockbridge 298-9474 between 5 and 7 p.m. for complimentary reservations. Reservations held until 825 p.m.. no one admitted after 830 p.m.
New York AP Emlyn Williams as Charles Dickens plans a 63 day American tour next fall after a successful previous program based on Dickens works. He reports heavy research and expects about three quarters of the show to be new material.
The Rome theater built in 1880, once Teatro Constanza, reopened after 1926 renovation with 6500 feet of stage space. Stravinsky Oedipus Rex impressed with masks and Greek chorus, while The Prisoner showed post-Straussian symbolism. Dorati-led performances drew warm, punctual audiences. Prof. Stainman of Williams College conducts Berkshire Community Symphony in Europe on grant.
A compact list of notable fiction titles and authors including John Le Carvé, Mac hines, O'Hara, Cheever, West, Kim, Buck, Levin, and others featured among best sellers in the current period.
London reports David Merrick, the Broadway producer, will import two West End shows this autumn. A Severed Head, an ironic sex farce, was added to the schedule, and Oh, What a Lovely War, a musical satire, joins the lineup. A Severed Head has played here since last June with Old Vic Bristol cast.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer editors review the 1947 until silent era comedy short subjects to select material for a new feature titled Big Parade of Comedy. The plan aims to curate and repackage older clips into a cohesive long film.
Capitol lists Seven Days in May at 1 00 PM 9 35 PM 6 10 PM 8 45 PM with short subjects. The Prize at 1 0 0 PM 4 40 PM 8 25 PM. Murder She Said at 3 45 PM 6 55 PM. Union Square shows The Swingin Maiden at 1 10 PM 4 15 PM 7 30 PM and Dr Strangelove at 2 35 PM 5 50 PM 9 00 PM. County timetable on Page 18.
A new diamond shaped raked thrust stage designed by Will Steven Armstrong will be used by the American Shakespeare Theater for its 10th season in Stratford, Connecticut, opening May 23. The hexagonal stage thrusts into the auditorium 15 feet with a 12 inch rise from front to rear, can be removed to create a flat floor and orchestra pit for winter shows after Shakespeare season ends September 12. For Shakespeare’s 400th birthday year, Stratford will present Hamlet Much Ado About Nothing and Richard III.
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