DRAMATIC ART DEPARTMENT

      The Dramatic Art Department is directed by Florence S. Chapin, assisted by her sister, G. Esther Chapin. During the past year the department has grown to almost double its last year's enrollment.
      Several assembly plays have been staged very successfully and artistically. "Merry Mount," a three act drama with a Puritan setting, was given to commemorate the Ter-centenary of the landing of the Pilgrims. "The Garroters, an involved and complex comedy, was highly entertaining. "Embers" was appealing in its presentation of mother love, and gave opportunity for good acting.
      The department has also furnished four minute speakers for the Red Cross Drive, and has staged presentations for outside interests such as the D.A.R. and the Masonic Lodge.
      The dramatic societies, Alpha Beta Chi and Phi Sigma Psi, are supporting the interests of the department and of the Drama League.

      "The Lion and the Mouse," by Charles Klein, was chosen for the Senior play. John burkett Ryder, a wealthy railroad magnate, has brought about the impeachment of Judge Rossmore of the U. S. Senate. Meanwhile the Judge's daughter, Shirley, has become engaged to Ryder's son, Jefferson, while in Europe. Upon returning she finds her father ruined and not expected to live. She detrmines to save her father, and under an assumed name enters the Ryder home as a secretary. After many dramatic episodes, the play comes to a successful end. Lela Tabor as Shirley was strong in her portrayal. Harrison Barnes and Donald Bleakley as Ryder and his son were both powerful characters. Lyndall Ives as Kate Roberts, Maurice Rosenthal as Boglen, Warren Hartman as Senator Roberts, Adele butler as Mrs. Rossmore, and Charles Whelpley as the Judge were all well fitted to their respective parts.
      Mr. Beard deserves credit for the artistic setting of all plays presented.

Images of Senior Play