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Newspaper
Warren Observer
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1960
Page
9
A scorching look at the Broadway season argues the stage continues to celebrate prostitution as entertainment. Irma la Douce draws unanimous raves for its frank portrayal of a prostitute and her world, following earlier explorations such as House of Flowers and The World of Susie Wong.
October events include Damn Yankees at Woman's Club auditorium and Beaty auditorium shows by Children's Theatre. November features a Benefit Ball by Catholic groups and Y M C A Enrollment Week. Additional dates cover Open House, PTA meetings, and Beaty auditorium performances of Cin derella and The Red Shoes.
Critics differed on Brendan Behan and his Hostage versus Irma la Douce. Behan’s work drew faint praise for vitality though tainted by harsh lapses in taste. The Hostage shows promise with robust energy despite rough handling and awkward direction.
Warren YWCA announces National Y-Teen Roll Call Week October 8 14 with Y-Teens joining 6000 clubs nationwide. Open House October 10 7 30 to 9 30 pm and a dance with a program announcement for Warren teens.
Two thousand Mt. Holyoke College alumnae will visit graduates across the nation from October 17 to November 11 to update them on recent college developments. The program highlights current honors projects, independent study, and liberal arts training. Ada Coe and Mrs. Neal Donovan of Warren coordinate callers in the area.
Miss Marilynn Ruth Haer of Warren has enrolled in Gettysburg College as a junior and is pledged to Kappa Alpha Theta at Allegheny College. Susan Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Johnson of North Warren, pledged to Kappa Alpha Theta at Allegheny.
A writer laments Broadway's excesses and warns about its ongoing exposure of seedy topics. He contrasts upcoming plays with creator ambitions and wryly notes education in those precincts. The piece cites Sadie Thompson and Belle Watling as emblematic of theater’s moral blur.
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