PAGEANT PLAY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22820, 30 August 1937, Page 12

PAGEANT PLAY

CATHOLIC PRODUCTION OVER 1000 TO TAKE PART Planned to he one of the most spectacular out-door pageants ever to be produced in Auckland, " Credo," a pageant play to be performed in conjunction with the Roman Catholic centennial celebrations in February next year, will require over 1000 players for its performance. With the exception of the military tattoo presented in the Domain a few years ago the play is considered the most elaborate and impressive production to be attempted in the city. It is to bo staged at the Western Springs Stadium. The task of producing the play will be undertaken by Mr. G. D. Walton, of Melbourne, an experienced producer. Solemn chant and triumphant music will figure largely in the play, and Mr. Colin Muston, of Auckland, has been appointed musical director. Every effort will be made to obtain spectacular effect and -Mr. T. Laffey, who directed the military tattoo, has offered his services to the committee responsible for the presentation of " Credo." Rehearsals will commence immediately after the arrival of the producer early next month. The young women required are available in sufficient numbers from groups already established in connection with the Church. Close on 400 men will be needed, and an appeal for men to give their co-opera-tion was made from pulpits in Roman Catholic Churches in Auckland yesterday.