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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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,”
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