Drama Club Stoops To Conquer

The past year, although not successful from the point of view of finance, was nevertheless one of the most active of the years that the Drama Club has been in existence. For the first time we put an entry into the University Drama Festival at Winter Tournament and also in the past year presented two one-act play evenings, and a major production at Training College. In the past, major enterprises have usually been marred by some grave disadvantage or an Act of God—inaccessible theater, bad weather, or clash with some visiting artists. This time, however, arrangements have been made so that we can be sure of no impediments to the production apart from the weather which, Deo volente, we hope will be fine. The Concert Chamber is ideal, the financial backing adequate, the play popular and the cast enthusiastic.

Of the play itself little need be said; it ranks as one of the foremost comedy of manners of the 18th century together with Sheridan's "School for Scandal" and "The Rivals." Originally written by Goldsmith as a reaction against the sentimental comedy of his day, it has as well as ridiculous situations, the delightful characters of rural England of the mid-18th century. The period is that of ruffles and buckles, wigs and crinolines. The cast, though young, is experienced, including such old hands as Betty James, Betty MacDonald, Margaret Loftus, John MacDonald, Richard Rainey, Roy Melford, Paul Tredwell, Chris Pottinger, Paul Cotton, Tony Keesing and many others.

This will undoubtedly be the best Drama Club production for many years. Ralph Hogg who has had considerable experience in Repertory is producing. George Eiby is designing the set and this will be ably constructed by a band of enthusiasts.

This is a play which from the point of view of literature cannot be missed and we feel that with the support of all students it will be a financial success. It deserves to be.