Is, Curtain Cali by Paul Riich Recently, in the auditorium of Lee H. Edwards high school, the Barter Players of Virginia pre sented their somewhat liberel in terpretation of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” for the members of the Ashevile Community Thea tre. Needless to say, they gave an excellent performance, but the purpose of this column is not to discuss its merits, as it has al ready been adequately reviewed in the local papers. We would like, however, to bring the sub ject a little closer to home and see what effect the Barter group might have on the field of drama in North Carolina. The Barter Theatre is an ex periment in a new phase of Amer ican theatre. It was formed in the pre-war days by a group of young stage aspirants who were unable to find work in New York. They managed to purchase an old barn in the small farming town of Ab- bington, Virginia and there set up housekeeping. But soon they found that the people in the sur rounding territory were unable to support a theatre with money so admission was granted on the basis of barter. The audiences showered the young group with all sorts of food, clothing, and services for the privilege of see ing them perform. It was not long before the popularity of the new company began spreading, and the state legislature, realiz ing the possibilities of drama as a state institution, adopted the theatre and extended the hand of assistance. Since then Barter has gone on to win national acclaim as the best stock company in the land, and even is now on a tour through the South. As to what effect this may have on North Carolina, let us look at the work begun by the late Pro fessor Frederick H. Koch, former head of the dramatics department at the University of North Caro lina. Under his guidance there was started a movernent to furth- er the cause of native drama in this state. He encouraged young play-writers at Chapel Hill to turn to the history, legends and traditions abounding in the state for their play material. Also, he organized the annual dramatic festivals held at Chapel Hill. His labors have proven that there is a great wealth of talent that should be developed lying dor mant in this part of the country. All it needs is a suitable outlet. j brown BOOK CO. I I Office Supplies School Suppliesj I Engineering Equipment | i Office Equipment f 1 I Students! "Look Sharp" from I i A-B-C's DREAM GIRL. Gert Gregg. A Lovely Heavenly being on Earth. Ils a Joy io watch her Lips form the words "Prune-Juice". (Photo by Don McMahon, staff photographer.) Los Sobios Plan Sociol It looked iiki? Old Mexico had appeared in Ashoville-Biltmore College last weolv, with all its re galia. If VOL! had peeped into the ary whi’Je the annual pictures were being made you might have seen Pablo Raione, characterized as a Mexican peon, wearing a sombrero and a Mexican blanket. Who would have doubted that he was from South of the border? The next meeting of Los Sabios will be held March 26, at the home of Mis Miller on Fairviev/ Road. Mrs. Miles, one of the mem bers, is bringing two Spanish guests who will sing, and Miss Miller will introduce “un mucha- cho” from the University of Geor gia who is active in the Spanish club there. Further entertainment will be furnished by members of Los Sabios; Rod Miller on the ac- cordian and Walter Byerly on the piano. The final social activity this spring will be a banquet to end a most enjoyable and profitable year of Los Sabios. Lef-fers To The Ed (Continued from page 2) haps illustrated by the Bluets’ Ball, Valentine party. Language Club parties, and picnics which a great many students attended and enjoyed (and they also stay ed until the end!). Last year, a meeting of all students interested in working on the SUMMIT was announced; over fifty showed up. This year, well, we had less than half that number attend. As to athletics, the editor might be interested in knowing that football uniforms were ordered last year, and both coaches were hired then. Certainly this administration deserves many bouquets, but no slurs on last year, please! I Yours truly, Elaine Naiman Pat Sherrill I Building Maferial 1 Hardware 1 f Paint Ed Atkinson Lumber Company I I Asheville, North Carolina 4, — — Disks And Dot(a) On The Platter Fifty-five prom dates in one season is a record for any band— and that’s the record that’s been made by Elliot Lawrence, twen ty-two-year-old band leader. What’s more, Elliot is so fresh from the University of Pennsyl vania’s Academy of Music that seniors there still remember his playing as an undergraduate at college functions. Interviewed recently by Varsi ty, the young man’s magazine, Lawrence reviewed his amazing college career. Entering at the age of sixteen, he was awarded a scholarship after one term. Then in quick order he became a musi cal aide to the famous Mask and Wig club, drum major for the fotoball team, and leader-of-the band at most Penn dances. ' Lawrence received his diploma at - nineteen and with it an alumni prize in music, another prize in creative art. Incidentally, this campus fa vorite began his musical career at the age of three—conducting a “kid” band on a small Pennsyl vania radio station. AS YEARS GO BY backed by ECHO SAID NO in the Lawrence manner are still selling like mad. WILLIE isn’t doing so badly either. For a quick change from the living to the dead, get Frankie Laine’s KISS ME AGAIN, or SHINE. (WRAP YOUR TROUB LES IN DREAMS). Be sure to lend an ear to MANANA by Peggy Lee. Its positively a hit. The way Peggy : warbles the tune Manana is real ly a treat. 1 Co-eds Discuss Current Aims At a meeting held at the home of Miss Billie Ray DeVault the Classical Coeds drew up the fol lowing list of aims for the club; (1) to promote a four year college for Asheville, (2) to support one national or community drive each season, (3) to carry out one proj ect for the school each semester, (4) to help promote a spirit of cooperation among the college students, (5) to sponsor one so cial event each semester. At the meeting a round-table discussion of the four-year col lege plan was led by Dr. Bushey. The following reasons for such a college were brought out in the discussion: Educated men and women are needed to help main tain peace throughout the world. Profession and technical training is neded in the fields of secience, medicine, and education. Ashe-, ville needs a four-year college for those students who can not afford or do not wish to leave home to attend school. It would bring more trade into Asheville and act as a incentive for improved social and cultural life of the city. “Asheville”, Dr. Bushey pointed out, “ranks high among the cities of the U. S. in spendable income per capita. A four-year college would be an investment in good citizenship and a higher standard of living,” i