Gibson Play Is Soviet Hit Despite Bias of Officials
The play Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson, once deemed ideologically unacceptable after its Moscow premiere, is now a box‑office hit says The New York Times via Pravda Ukrainy. Pravda Ukrainy assailed Kiev touring troupes for presenting the bourgeois romance without prior notice, alleging box‑office motives over ideological conscience. The Ukrainian critique mirrors a wider concern in Soviet theaters over ensuring plays align with official views and avoid foreign content that emphasizes Western social ills.
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Town Players Elect Frank Gorton Vice-President
Frank Gorton was elected vice president and publicity director of the Town Players at the first meeting of the year. Fifty attended among new members. Patti Latimer named historian and other officers appointed for governance and theater grants.
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Williamstown Theatre Sees 13 Percent Attendance Drop
Figures from the Williamstown Summer Theater show attendance this year fell 13 percent from the 1962 peak. Executive director Nikos Psacharnpoulos cites missing two touring plays as the cause, while Business Manager John Calhoun notes budget tightening and expects break-even within a few hundred dollars. He adds higher musical costs justify increased ticket prices, reflecting tourism timing and local resident concerns.
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Town Players Workshop Series To Open Tuesday
The Town Players Workshop Theater will begin its regular sessions next Tuesday at 8 pm with a talk by Robert Paine Grose on Direction and Set Design. Workshop director Dodie Stingerland announced a surprise speaker. meetings occur weekly at 148 Lebanon Ave and are open to the public.
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