College's Third Production

Te Ao Hou, June 1964, Page 43

College's Third Production This is the college's third production, and is the brain-child of Miss Alison Gray, a member of the staff. The first production, ‘Hinemoa and Tutanekai’, was staged in 1959. Then there was a gap, due to Miss Gray's absence. On her return ‘Uenuku and the Mist Girl’ followed in 1962, then ‘Our Heritage’ the following year. Considering the grand scale of the thing and the number of songs that had to be learnt, the operetta was a very considerable undertaking. It performed to capacity crowds on the three nights it was held, with people standing at the back and along the sides of the hall. The production was held in the college assembly hall. This, I thought, was rather unfortunate, as the seating was not sufficient, and

from many positions did not allow a good view of the stage. I think that in future the college should think seriously of hiring one of the better halls in Marton, for this production has truly become one of the best-known and most appreciated annual events in that area.