AMONG THE AMATEURS.

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19633, 20 July 1935, Page 17 (Supplement)

AMONG THE AMATEURS.

Pierrot Troupe In Hamilton.

A Pierrot troupe is being formed among the young people of St. Peter s parish, under the direction of Dean Weatherhog.

Hamilton W.E.A. Drama Class. The W.E.A. Drama Class - had a very enjoyable evening on Tuesday, when A. A. Milne’s play, “Mr Pirn Passes By," was read by the following cast: —'George Marden, Mr J. Bam ford; Olivia, Miss G. Hodgson; Dinah, Miss B. Tait; Lady Marden, Mrs J. Nelson; Brian Strange, Mr R. Treloar; Carraway Pirn, Mr L. Tait; Anne, Miss P. Blake.

“ Cradle Song ” at Palmerston North. “ Cradle Song,” a two-act drama set in a convent, was staged by the Manawatu Repertory Theatre at Palmerston North last week, with Mrs S. T. Bristow as producer. The cast was: Prioress Mrs G. G. Priest

Mistress of Novices .. Miss M. Guy Vicaress Mrs A. A. Langley

Sister James Mrs 'C. Fryberg Sister Inez Mrs V. E. Harman Sister Tornera .. Mrs 'H. N. Sinclair Sister Marcella .... Miss P. Lewer Sister Maria Jesus . -Miss J. Thomson Teresa Miss L. Colley

Sister Sacgrario .... Miss A. Bristow .Monitors .. Mrs T. Birch and Mrs C.

A. Small Doctor Mr Hancock Antonio , Mr G. Bagnali “Smoke Screen,” a one-act. play, preceded the main production.

First Production In New Zealand. On Monday and Tuesday “The House of a Thousand Thrills ” will toe presented for the first time in New Zealand toy the Lower illutt Hcpertoiy Society. The author has written his play around a siring of emeralds known as “ The Curse of Kashmir," much valued by the owner, who swears that she will die if anything happens to the gems. Much does happen, not only to the necklace, tout to everyone connected with it.

Drama Festival at Wanganui. The Drama Festival which is to be held at Wanganui on August 6,7, and 8, marks the third yearly effort of the Wanganui branch of the British Drama League.

“ San Toy ” at Invercargill. The Invercargill Operatic Society gave tho last of five performances of “ San Toy ” last night. Miss N. R. “ San Toy ’’ last night. Mrs N. R. C. Paine was principal comedian.

“ Sheppey ” at Wellington. “Sheppey,” by Somerset Maugham was staged by the Wellington Repertory Theatre for four nights this week, under the direction of Leo du Chateau.

New Plymouth Operatic Society

Revived.

After four years of inactivity, the New Plymouth Operatic Society held the first rehearsal on Monday night for a musical comedy to be produced during October. The response was enthusiastic, about 50 attending. Mr J. Dobson, New Plymouth Boys’ High School music master, was appointed music director.

“Tho Roundabout” at New Plymouth.

Here is the cast of “ The Roundabout," toy J. B. Priestley, which was staged for two nights this week toy the New Plymouth 'Little Theatre 'Players, under tho direction of Mr John Ledgerwood:—: Lord Kettlewell John Quirk Churton Saunders .. Trevor Wright Parsons H. J. Keys Alec Grecnsido . . Ivan Beckbcssinger Pamela Kettlewell .... Kath. Morey Comrade Staggles .... Arthur Lucas Farrington Gurney ..Pal Stephenson Lady Knightsbridge . . Erie Atkinson ■Hilda Lancicourt Amy Gentles Lady Kettlewell Bulb Gentles Alice Tolln Anderson

Other Activities, Two performances of “ By Candlelight " were given last week by the Napier Repertory Players, under the direction of Mrs 11. S. lliiulmarsli.