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I of lad-our aperCivic Theatre’s “Stalag 1799Tops9Outstanding Lesson in TeamworkThe production and presentation | R. E. Pedersen particular congrat-:outop,Sil-|of “Stalag 17”, the Medicine Hatlulations for their important parts Civic Theatre’s entry for the 1957 in the production. The first was ght provincial drama festival is a trem- director, the second assistant dir-THE MEDICINE HAT MKWt—ft^er-rib-Sal-endous example of teamwork.*Every character is well cast, every piece of business has weight, every shading of make-up is per-ector and designer; the third responsible for properties, and the fourth provided an electric organ prelude, between - scene music,feet, every item of set, staging and which gave an essential setting to ncc | costuming is excellent. I bnng the audience of some 400 toofvho t inlay_T . t • the proper frame of mind for ab-Not every company can bring jj of the pIay.s mood andoff a war play, even comedy, with |To the costuming for which theauthenticity; not every audienceind is enamored of this type of produc m credits Norecn Fianagantion.For the premiere of three prcand Joanne Trifunov; to the makeup credited to Guy Olmstead andoner-tit-asec-Dn.n,zh•ridry-isialofm-ofct,• Atre-er,sentations of Stalag 17 given last Daryl Boylan, and to stage man might in the Empress Theatre it ager Jack Biscke, more bouquets, was done, and it was liked. It without such hands and touch the rank with the best ever done in effort could have fallen flat, the Allcrgoth - Thompson - Block Especial thanks from this rccamp behavior under a warlord’s scrutiny the play . could have foundered on a burlesque note. It was a genuine effort. But what of the actors?THE TOP BILLINGWe purposely give the production staff, the behind-scenes people lop billing in this commentary (not critique) because they are so essential to the success of Stalag 17 ‘— 12 years after.We have1 already noted that every character is well cast and this was tops in accomplishment. Even the actors who had not a word to say; those who had but a few lines, added greatly to the well-rounded performance because of the presence o£‘ other factors already noted.It was the bit parts, the sup-cycle, and wo predict its selection viewer to Manny Raber, Ray Wall j porting roles, which added to the for competition in the festival at and Cave Starling as technical ........Lethbridge next February,advisors. They were able to adviseFive of the eight drama entries from a depth of experience and in Alberta will receive a bid for authority and it was evident their the provincial finals. Stalag 17 will suggestions were heeded, be one, and when Jack McCreath, To others of the production provincial drama supervisor, gives staff: Syd Palansky and Joehis adjudication at the final performance we know it will be glo\V-Lcvinson named as producers; Terry Martin and Jim Stratton asing; criticism will be minor. What electricians; Tom Gunter on sound the Dominion drama adjudicator, effects; Merv Stone and Henryauthenticity, the realism under pressure (of comedy lines and hokum bits), the atmosphere so necessary to make the lead and fatter roles stand out.For top mention we reserve to the last such actors, and we useCecil Bellamy, will have to say Sykes on script revision; Theresa in the regional is another matter Myers, Ken Sillak and Merv Stone but we believe he will enjoy the on publicity, and Lily Cooney for Medicine Hat production and that program, credit for their partici-he will rale it high.It is an American play of three days at Christmastime, 1944, in apation in the offering.They were important in making the play so enjoyable, so authentic,German prisoner-of-war c so energetic. Lacking one of the what might have happened in toto, bits of property or costume, or the what actually did happen in part, correct shading of the results of a PRIME QUARTET fight on Sefton’s face (which grad-To Henry Allergolh, Fred | ually faded with the passing of Kirkpatrick, Dode Cory and Mrs. stage time), or the posture of*warThe Best Diamond Value in Town10-Diamond Engagement Setfor only$99 99SEE IT ATAlberta Credit Jewellers“The Shop with the Stock”the word advisedly, as John Komanchuk, Fred De Maris, Garry Mitchell, Reuben Renke, Milton Reinhardt and Lome Havard for extraordinary billing. *The performances of Rod Ash-burner, Bill Lutes, Vernal McCaddcs, Walter Zieman, Harald Gunderson, Jack Hehr left nothing to be desired, and in the same breath we present the remainder of the cast Warren Mills, Harold Brucker, Jim Stratton, Ron Miller, Reg Warne, Terry Martin, Jack Thomas, Henry Sykes and Geo.Falkesgaard for congratulation.As previously pointed out it was teamwork that counted; not the award .of stars and here was a championship club rolling down thefield of competition to conquest. The story we leave to patrons who want to see the play tonight ;ahd Monday, but the tea pouring episode of Stosh, the dance routine on Christmas eve, the bath scene involving Hoffman are little gems which make the diadem sparkle.W. H;PARENTAL DUTIES(Port Arthur News-Chronicle)• . • . * *.Most of the goings on that constitute juvenile delinquency are at hours when juveniles should be-at home with parent or parents. So, it is largely a matter of parental responsibility to be home themselves when the children should be there.MONEYFORENGINEERING AIDES!ATHERE IS A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF ENGINEERS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A GRADUATE ENGINEER TO EARN BIG MONEY. IN A FEW SHORT MONTHS, MANY ARE CASHING BIG PAY CHECKS AS ENGINEERING AIDES. We will train you at home in your spars time, for a lifetime job in engineering. No experience necessary. Good jobs ore waiting for trained electrical, mechanical and Civil Engineering aides. 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Medicine Hat, Alberta, CA
Sat, Dec 08, 1956
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