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ter 30 Years A a ong 1. 3 4., The Berkshire Eagle', Aug. 23, 1958 3,1 Years After New Musical i 'Cr a Song Retulin lliam st wn A Berkshire Playhouse i AA 1'1 tilltF- I 1U TV, ivituatual- 1 I 7 7 I 9 1 a Song -1 i 1 a v. 'bait illl 2, 'To Berlishire Playhouse i 7.. clog-- -T- it-, I ''s ip -''s 'A' e-, i c'i i 7 "tt No, 'i' 1, i A WILLIAMSTOWN The WilIlanstown Summer Theater ea Its fourth season-with a presintatiOn of "Cyrano," a new mu- WILLIAMSTOWN The ment" that he dares Nit woo his love.

Roxane, who enters a. con-, Ilanstown Summer Theater clos- vent after the death of Chnstian. es Its fourth season-with a pres- final' cl. ers that she tell in Ise entation Cyrano, a new mu- love, not with Christiak but with sical play based on "Cyrano de Cyrano, speaking through Chris- Bergerac," written by Edmond Rostand in 1897. Directed by Ni- kos -Pascharopoulos, the show is Richard Cavett, who played Barnaby being presented Tuesday through in "'The Matchmaker," vvill be Ragueneau, the jovial Saturday, 26-30.

C' This is the most lavish produc- pastry cook, yranos lonVtime friend, who is very much in love tion of the season. Dick Casler wnLumgrowN The Wil- ment" that he dares not woo his WILLIAMSTOWN The Wil- ment" that he dares not woo his lianstown Summer Theater clog- love. Rosane, who enters a con- vent after the death of ea Its fourth season-with a pres- discovers that she tell in entabOn of "CYrano," a new mu- love, not with but with Cyrano, speaking through Chris- sical play based on "Cyrano de Bergerac," written by Edmond tain. Richard Cavett, who played Rostand in 1897. Directed by Ni- kos --Pascharopoulos, the show is il'rn Ba ay in The Matchmaker, being presented Triesday mug will hP Ractiipneban tho invilat wul ne nagueneau, me-Jovial Saturday, 26-30.

pastry cook, Cyrimo's long time Ms is the most lavish produc- bon the season. Dick easier friend, who is very much in loe I 'k. 7' 1 la' 4., ,1 3: I -N, i 'r 's 1'. i i Iv. -7'" 1 AP, A 1 7: 1 STOCEBRIDGEThe 10th and shire am have contributed their anal weekly production of the advice toward the authenticity of Berkshire Playhouse Rummer the production.

season starting Monday, Aug. 25, Performances of "Cradle Is the Martinez Sierra comedy, Song" given evenings, "Cradle Song," which opened the Monday through Saturday, at Stockbridge theater in June, 1928. 8:45, with matinees Wednesday Internationally known through its and Saturday, August 27 and 30. -Ilrequent stage revivals, its Simi The 27th season of the playhouse version, and it recent television will end on the latter date with adaptation. the Spanish play of the Saturday evening perform, eonvent life has had universal ance.

appeal in all languages through- theWOTICL Featured performers in "Cradle of Sone' which is directed by S. Olt aron Season Wesley mew are Katharine wooer It Alexander, Who has appeared L.JOS1fl with frequently at the Playhouse, and Tnd who plays the Vicaress, a stem eer 9 rap but understanding member of the SHARON, Conn.The 1958 sea- religious household. Zamah Cun- son of the Sharon Playhouse Itthiltiam, last seen in Stockbridge closes with the presentation of ht 1951 in "The Silver Whistle," Max Schulman and Robert Paul returns to play the Prioress. Barbara Brady, whose local ap- Smith's comedy, "The Tender Trap," Aug. 25 through 30.

The pearances this season have in- eluded leading parts in The Con- 1 play is a mixture of redheads, gent Wife, "Separate Tables blondes and brunettes. "The Mousetrap," and "The Charlie Reader, successful, but Matchmaker," has the role of not too successful; amusing, but Sister Joanna of the Cross, which n'a great wit; not good-looking, was played Eva LeGallienne but is the target for when the play was presented at some of thElovellest young ladies the Playhouse opening in seeidng careers and marriage and Deirdre Owens, also a mem- along New York's Madison Aveber of the resident comnanv. is. nue. Charlie Reader's great but member of the I religious Zamah Cun- SHARON, Conn.The 1958 sea- sOn" of the Sharon Playhouse Itingham; last seen in Stockbridge ht- 1951 in "The Silver Whistle," closes with the presentation of Max Schulman and Robert Paul returns to play the Prioress, Smith's comedy, "The Tender Barbara Brady, whose local ap- pearances this season have in- Trap," Aug.

25 through 30. The eluded leading parts in The Con- play is a mixture of redheads, blondes and brulettes. stant "The Mousetrap," and "The -Charlie Reader, successful, but Matchmaker," has the role of not too successful; amusing, but Sister Joanna of the Cross, which n'a great wit; not was played Eva LeGallienne but is the target for the play was presented at some of thElovellest young ladies- the Playhouse opening in seeldng careers and marriage Ind Deirdre Owens, also a mem- along New York's Madison Ave. her of the resident company, Is nue. Charlie Reader's great TOCkBRIDGEThe 10th and shire area have contributed their Berk Rummer mat weekly production of the advice toward the authenticity of shire Playhouse the production.

season starting Monday, Aug. 25, rm ances of "Cradle is the Martinez Sierra comedy, are given evenings, "Cradle Song," which opened the 'Monday, through Saturday, at Stockbridge theater in June, 1028. 8:45, with matinees Wednesday Internatioludly known through its and Saturday. Aurtist 27 and 30. tuna ismstist Al anu 04.

stage revivals, its Alm. The 27th season of the playhouse version, and its recent television will end on the latter date with adaptation, the Spanish play of the Saturday evening perform- eonvent life has had, universal appeal in all languages through-- a UMW 4-7-- VWJVU IMILUL IIIVI 5 III ,101 5 1.41. t. twitiA im ALA mnfirnn nPndyrt usgus, wimaula AO CV ICU IJy Wollav MelCoo ro WathJirins v. SAL IIIE I Who has appeared L41(isin frequently at the Playhouse and 'Tender Trap, who plays the Vicaress, a stem but understanding member of the religious Zamah Cun- briattoNo luos sea- Itingharn, last seen in Stockbridge son of the Sharon Playhouse in 1951 in The Silver Whistle," closes with the presentation of returns to play the Prioress.

Max Schulman and Robert Paul Barbara Brady, whose local apSmith's comedy, The Tender pearances this season have in- Trap," Aug. 25 through 30. The 1 AA obem 1 um 4 Ah Dlitlf is a mixture of redheads. eluded leading parts in "The Con- brunettes mixture or reurroas atant Wife. "Separate DlicanYdenis 'The Charlie Reader, success 'The and Matchmaker," has the role of not too successful; amusing, but Sistar Joanna nt thp ernct whiph no great wit: not good-loolung.

was Eva LeGallietinv; but is the target for 'when- the play was presented it some of ttlElovellest young the Playhouse In seeldng careers marriage. 7. sm noirtit nworde hien morn-. alonc New York's Madison Ave- her (3t the resident company. is nue.

Charlie Reader's great 2 -5, A I I -2- 07. 1 TI I 1 4 '''o 0 7t WiL111 M. yuung WEL, Liiiir- dial has designed eight sets and there Carrie-Nye McGeoy lavishes 50 costumes, most clf which were used for the original 'fection on everyone. Both she and will be playing roles they duction which the Yale Dramat had in the original Yale gave in May under Mr. Psachar- Opoulos The Yale pro- ----duction-also was -performanced 7- 4 7 i in New Haven, the Shakespeare --Memorial Theater in Stratford, and the Pheonix Theater in New York City.

The book and lyrics for the ad- 1 1 aptation of Rostand's work were i Jr I written by Richard Maltby, and the music by David Shire. Both I tzs are students at the Yale School of Drama, and both are sons of A .1 orchestra leaders. i Maltby's father, Richard Malt- 4 I by records for RCA Victor, and Shire's father is Irving an orchestra leader in Buffalo, 4 N.Y.- a member of the t. Williamstown company, was re- joined by Shire last week for some revisions. 1 r7.17,..-t-7 A romantic corned); set in lith 4 century France, the story of the ,) musical is basically the same pt.

41 i proud, independent, eloquent Cy- as Rpstand's play. It condermi 'i'' rano de Bergerac, played by John Cunningham, who is admired for (1, his bravery and spirit, and who '9-- is extremely sensitive about his huge nose. Cunningham as Cyrano Cyrano -falls in kV with a beautiful girl, Roxane, played by Elizabeth Hubbard, who this sea- tion. Miss McGeoy has appeared son has performed at the Berk- this season as Mar in "Bull-shire Playhouse in Stockbridge, tight," Maggie in "Cat on a Hot and is making her first appear- Tin Roof," and Cherie IS "Bus ance in Williamstown. Roxane Stop." tells Cyrano of her love for Chris.

Mr. Psacharopoulos has cast Y. Stout as Gilet tan de Neuvillette, played by Ted Rex Robbins as Valvert, BillStoti an Griethuysen, who is young at Montfleury, Linda tIrmy as and handsome but is unable to Ariane, Robert Mathews as Belle. express his sentiments verbally. rose, John Brachits.

as Carbon Christian captures Roxane's and Ton love, however, by speaking and Performances are given eve. writing romantic sentiments sup- ,1 lungs at 8:40, Tuesday through plied by a who, is so Saturday, and at 2:40 Saturday ashamed of his with a young flirt, use. As use. tion. Miss McGeoy has appeared this season as Pilar in "Bullfight," Maggie in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and Cherie in "Bus Stop." Mr.

Psacharopoulos has cast Rex Robbins as Valvert, Bill Stott as Montfleury, Linda tIrmy al Ariane, Robert Mathews as Belle rose, John Brachits as Carbon and Tony Stout as Gilet. Performances are given evenings at 8:40, Tuesday through Saturday, and at 2:40 Saturday with a young ilirt, use. As has designed eight sets and there are 50 costumes, most rst which Carrie-Nye McGeoy lavishes af- fection on evinrone. Both she and umbra ticali fnrthit nr.irti a Catrett will be playing rotes tney duction which the Yale Dramat LOA 411 osvo a I a gal WC In IISLISCLI SAM gave In May under Mr. Poacher- i3poulos dIrection.

The Yale pro- etionalso was New Haven, the Shakespeare --Memorial Theater in Stratford, Con and the-Pheonix Theater 5 Vat. 1 The book and lyrics for the ad- aptation of Rostithd's work were written by Richard Maltby, and the music by David Shire. Both ANxv 's are students at the Yale School Of Drama, and both are sons of milt wan wt. A.04 ails mi orchestra lekders. records for RC by Sr Maltby's father, Richard Malt- At, a and Shire's father is Irving an orchestra leader in Buffalo, NYMaItby, member of Williamstown was re- 7...

joined by Shire, last week for some revisions. A romantic corned); set in 17th 7411J rentilry Franeo tho etnrv nt tha 1 I musical Is basically the same et: yf as Rpstand's play. It conderns proud, independent, eloquent Cy- rano de Bergerac, played by John tu 1 IW za awitLi. itn his bravery and spirit, and who If is extremely sensitive about his Cunningham as Cyrano ---hursrrge fri Imo with li neaunrui itoxane, playea oy Eliza beth Hubbard who this seation. Miss McGeoy has appeared 1941o.

4. "121141. son has pertomied at the Berk- this season as Filar In "13u1k- shire Playhouse in Stockbridge, tight," Maggie in' Cat on a Hot is ytarility hal Tin Root." and Ellen' In -k11111 irxalursba 111Z. MI.F1 1 IFTWEILM WV 1-1M ill, a I inn rsrm rAt "In ma t-tulauan captures noxane 1--- rmvvcv Lly DiMatilltfi allui LVL111.11L,VII St IF givvita wgx ny 1 yran wno, is so sammay, ana at baturaay ashamed ot his huge 7 74.2 krF111 I A Elletimea ---when- Teresa, the ward of the charm lies in his condition: He is role which she played in Maur- not married. He is a bachelor, ice television spectacular and thus the quarry willingly of the play two winters ago.

stalked In: "The Tender Trap." As the Doctor, John Straub is Charlie is envied by J.Q0 Concluding a Berkshire season in Call, a boyhood friend, who', mar which he hu played a variety of tied 11 years, has begun to chafe roles, while Keir Dullea, seen in under the responsibilities of mar-teach of the Playhouse offerings riage and his wife's demands for this Antonio, a more wall-to-wall parpetink. Her yotmtarchitect, who falls in love passion finally spreads to the con- with Teresa. Virgil's Chew is ones of the McCall cast as the Mistress of the No- Returning to the Sharon one of the convent's corn- house as the hunted: bachelor is tassionate sisters, and the east Wayne TINA, who appeared ear- further includes Carol Ann Sears her this season in "Thieves' Car-of Pittsfield: Gertrude Drum-. nivel." mond of Lakeville, Mar- Carolyn Court, who opened the tare Butler, Phyllis Warfel, and playhouse season as Juliet in Norman E. Anderson.

"Thieves' Carnival," also returns Two settings in a Spanish con- for the final production ai one of vent of enclosed Dominican nuns-2" the eursuing females seen on. have been designed by Philip stage during the chase. Rosenberg, and will be lighted br Although earlier this summer William B. Costumes, the Playhouse bad announced an religious and -secular, have been extra week's by Kitty Don- Crone, Glass Menagerie," the directors and set decorations are in charge have now decided to end the sea- of Jane Strudwick. Several reli- son with their ninth show, "The gious organizations in the Berk; Tender Trap." Teresa.

the ward of the sisters-- charm lies in his condition: He is LIA15 WilICU one innyeu ice Evens. television spectacular and thus the quarry willingly of tho ninv twn wintont 1101 stalked in "The Tender Tract." tho Dnetctr inhn tratitt it is onvidati by Inn Me. Concluding a Berkshire season in Call, a boyhood friend, who mar- which he hu played a variety of tied 11 years, has begun to chafe roles, while Heir Dullea, seen bt under the responsibilities of mar- teach of the Playhouse offerings riage and his wife's demands for this summer, portrays Antonio, a more wall-to-wall carpetink. Her yututa arualtect, wiLt Mug Awe pa53auzi Spuraull to tur with Teresa. Virgil's Chew is fines of the McCall bathroom.

cast as th Mistress of the No- Returning to the Sharon Play- ono of the convent's coin- house as the huntett bachelor is natairmata aiatara anti Ma act Wavno Tinnit whn nnokrod par, 1 halm wan tiatianaA ha 'Phi lin earn tha abaci, anti Will FA I1fltd by Atmourn filirnor tflII summer religious and -seeular, have been extra week's performance, "The supervised by Kitty Don Crone, Glass Menagerie," the directors and set decorations are in charge have now decided to end the sea- of Jane Strudwick. Several rell- son with their ninth show, "The gious organizations in the Berk- Tender Trap." From "Cradle Song," first and latest Berkshire Playhouse pro.ductson, as done in 1928 lvith Eva LeGallienne (holding bassinet) I. (holding basBinet) From "Cradle Song," first and latest Berkshire Playhouse production, as done in 1928 loith Eva LeGallienne 1 1 einess' Closing Ma icier' 3eason CI -wnaerness' Appientices 'Give 'Glad Tidings' at Malden Bridge NIALDEN BRIDGE, N.Y. AL JIAL, a a .1 MALDEN BRIDGE, N.Y. 'e 4' it I a veve-a I "(so Lai 4 1-A -tylan 1 taings.

at In ir i i 11 0 d11111 I-C 11 ft Pith presented by the Theater Guild In. October of 1933. It has been .114 subject of many summer stock, community theater and national company revivals over the er Guild las been summer and na- over the 1.11, VbellLeti uy lima ter k.TLIIILL MALDEN Malden Bridge Players have chosen for their final week of the season, Aug. 26-31, Eugene O'Neill's popular comedy of vv ilvsyrsrve iky Prn. 11111 Apprentices of the Malden Bridge Playhouse are staging three splecial matinee performances of --Edward Mabley's comedy Tidings" the weekend of Aug.

29, 30 and 31. tge ree of lad' 29. m-, Lal 1.1 dth iiaings -tne weeaena or Aug. za. 00 0, 011U thought it improper to mention." The Malden Bridge Playhouse presentation introduces to local audiences John Foster in the part of Nat; Miller the Cohan part originally.

Mr. Foster has had much off-Bmadway experience and -was invited especially by Producer-Director John Hale toi come to Malden to play the role. The part of the son-in-love is by 41. 1 a it UltA116111, IL imp' per ILP II kriltIUll Pmdatear-niroptna Jnha Hula tt -7- come to malaen tiler role. American life, Wilderness It is a tale of calf love set in a smallish Connecticut town with a 1, IL IS a tale cau love Net.

in a rn.m.L. telatIllb 211PUU kl Vit IA 1 IE. years. The original lead was played bythe late George M. Wildemess4 as summed up by Joseph Wood Krutch In his reviewfor iheANation at a playthatas 'CI the virtues that William Dean Howells might have seen in the town and no vices which he would have ad was M.

Co- is sum- I tch -i, wimerness was 2111111. 0. A.th 1. bk. El Aa 1-1100All WPS119, In nis review tor tne4iNation ea the virtues that William Dean Howells might have seen in the town and no vices which he would have typical family as the persons -is 4, I --I concerned.

It is homey stuff and a marked departure from the Pulitzer and Nobel prize winner's usual style. "Ah, Wilderness was first concerned. It limey stuff and a merited Pulitzer and Nobel prize winner's usual style. "Ah, Wilderness!" was first I Vie 7 -1 -1 witappyFena'at 1 W.116 Dancers' ES. 1)ebtit at PilloNv 'W aul -II ACM I I L2' vancers- uOs VCILlut at rInow tAepon 4 1 LATHAM, N.Y.

"Most Happy Fella," the recent Broadway musical hit, opens a run Aug. 26 at the Colonie Musl cal Theater, featuring Felix Knight star of TV, movies, supper clubs, Broadway and opera. Mr. Knight, Member 'of the Opera, has appeared with the San Francisco Opera, the St Louis Grand Opera, the Oticago Civic Opera, the Cincinnati Opera, the Rochester Opera and the Washington Opera. A a 17 -A VI- 4-dt 1 rilLvit a Away nap- PY Fella," the Broadway musical hit, opens a run Aug 26 at the Colonie Musi cal Theater, featuring Felix Knight star of TV, movies, sup- nor clubs.

Broadway and opera Netmpolitan Opera. has appeared With the San -Francisco- the St Louis Grand Opera, the Mono Civic Opera, the Cincin, nati Opera, the Rochester Opera the NV gt an as in on Opera lv; a I 1 y. 4proAmerican The all-student production features the young people of the Playhouse company giving -thern----- an opportunity to exhibit their talents in a play chosen, acted and staged by themselves. "Glad a Melvyn-DouglasSigne Hass starring vehicle that had a successful run at the Lyceum Theater in New York. "Glad Tidings" is about a Journalist who, returning to the States after 20 years, finds himself the father of a charming girl 19 years old.

In his youth he had been in love with a motion-picture actress whom he had neglected to Marry. A woman of independent spirit; the actress had brought the daughter upterself. The journalist is on the verge ot.anarrying another woman but the spark of Glad Tidings" comes from the emotion-of -a-middle-aged Man- who finds that he is the father of attractive, intelligent girl and likes it. Furthermore, so does The part of the Journalist is played by Robert Silver, that of Agnes Bell by Sally Harris. The other woman is Beverly Marsh while Mrs.

MacDonald is Elizabeth Berger. Harry, the young office assistant, is Se The Abbott familyare played by Marjorie Browning, Joyce Kraus and Dick Kaperka. The actress' agent will be Jaye Nathan. Professional direction will by John M. McElveney; the a terrace in'the home of the journalist, is designed by Marjorie Bmwning while Barbara Stockwell' stage manager, ea- the era-- hires the young people ot the Playhouse company giving -them-- an opportunity to exhibit their talents in a play chosen, acted and staged by themselves, 'Glad a MeIvyri-Douglas- Signe Basso starring vehicle that had a successful run at the Ly- ceum Theater in New York.

"Glad Tidings" Is about a Jour; nalist who, returning to the States after 20 years, finds himself the father of a charming girl 19 years old, In his youth he had been in 1CV with a motion-nietury an- marry A woman of independent spirit; the actress Ilan brought the daughter upterself. The journal- 1st is on the verge ornarrying another woman but the spark' Of ,711:111. uing utnnes. 1113111 emotionof -amiddle-aged man who finds that he is the father of ten Berger. Harry, tne young office assistant, is Sal Papa The Abbott family are by Marjorie Browning, Joyce Kraus and Dick Kaperka.

The actress' agent will be Jaye Na- than. Professional direction will by John MgElveney; the setting, a terrace inAhe home of the journalist, is designed by Marjorie Browning while Bar- bara Stockwell' stage manager, cs.2---1.AppUblte and "The Sons of the Emerald Ls le. Also featured in "Most Happy Fella" is At lyre Frank who made her Broadway debut in "All for Love." This springboard won her leading roles in three Other New York engagements, "A Month of and Opera." She has played leads in 25 musicals throughout the country. On television's Omnibus she played the leading role opposite Martyn Green in "Trial Jack i1askeil, featured in the Colonie Musical Theater's pres entation of Game," shares top billing with Mr. Knight and Miss Frank.

Mr. Haskell has made regular TV appearances on the Garry Moore show, the Steve Allen show; the Jack Parr show, and others. Hit songs in "Most Happy Tel- ja" are ''Joey, Joey," "Standing on the Corner," "Don't Cry," "I Like Everybotx" and "Song Of a Summer Night: Reservations can be obtained by writing Box 935, Latham, N.Y., or by phoning CEdar 7-8585, "Most Happy Fella" closes with an 8 pm. performance Sun: dayt Sept. AL anu nis DOM ot U1 rn cram Also featured in "Most Hap- PY Fella" is Atlyne Frank who made her Broadway debut in "All for Love." This springboard on her leading roles in three Other ounua 3 MIKA "I musicals throughout the country.

On television's Omnibus gram she played the leading role 4VIALL it Uri CUit Ui iLW 4 Jack i1askeil. featured in the songs -mosz Happy sor la are Joey ,1 Standing Don Cr I on the Corner Lik Eboe very and Song Of a S' ummer Night Reservations can be obtained by writing BoX 935 Latham MY or by phoning CEdar 7-8585, "Most Happy Fella" closes with an 8 p.m. performance day, Sept THE UNITED STATES debut India and Japan, but 3'acob'm Pil- here." This is an annual proces- guest artist. Titled "The Sound lik of the National. Dancers of Cey- low is the first to feature true sion, a spectacle of dance music of Darkness," it is based on kl ion the premiere of (The Sound Kandyan dance presented by na- and color, when relics of Lord "The Love of Three Kings," a of Darkness," a dance drama by live artists from Ceylon.

Buddha are carried to the lake poem by Sem Benelli. emit with Myra, and Co. Kandyan dancing dates to pre- at It is. a story of suspicion, infi- with Ted Shawn as guest start Buddhist times, which Makes it The company comprises ten, delity and murder set in Italy plus pas de deux by Barbara at least 2,500 years old. Vigorous seven of whom are performing dining the Middle Ages.

Fallis and Royce Fernandez o( and virile, It is a ceremonial art artists headed by N. M. Guneya, Shawn dances the -role of Archi: the New York City Ballet and the form associated with Singalese Ceylon's leading dancer and as bald, a blind king whose sus- American Ballet comprise the religious and public festivals a teacher, the guardian of ancient picions lead to his murder of hii finale of the 26th a a a at Historically, It le a hereditary traditions. Appearing with him unfaithful 3acob's Pillow, Aug. 29-30.

profession practiced by families will be SudeAs N. M. danced by Miss Kinch There are matinees at 4 and of the present exponents for more Somadasa, Nandana Palipana, Kummel dances Man- SE evening performances at 9, than 1,000 N. M. Amarawathie and W.

Pod- fredo, Gunnar Spencer, Avito, be day and Saturday. The original families were pre- ineris. while "The Eyes of Darkness" In presenting the National Dan. sented with land in perpetuity by Following in the tradition of are danced by Jeanne Parsons, eers Of Ceylon, Ted Shawn is of- the Singalese kings. Such spon- two earlier successes, 'Sundered Shirley Jensen and Sally Hol- le tering another "first." Dance sorship was on condition that Majesty" and "The Bajour," royd.

in fans in lane cities have already each generation train its males Myra Kinch has choreographed Manuel Galea, musical director witnessed troupes representative to the traditional dance and a new dance drama in which she of the company, has composed ye of the dance aria of Spain, Bali, ritual observed lit the "Pere- will appear with Ted Shawn as an original score for the work, 131 sr.o,:ros,,,vett,,,...,m,rel,r,,,,,r.0ww,:,,,,,,,,It, which occupies a major part of sh the final program. .4 T( ,45:1,..7.,) Filling the ballet br 4 1 11, Barbara Fallis' and Royes Fer- pl nandez in the, "Peasant" pas de sil deux, traditional interpolation in la s- Act II of "Giselle." The choreog- -7f is 4. i raphy is by Jean Coralli arranged 0 sl 4 by Jules Perrot to music of Burg- at I '4 mullet-. Their second appearance th I. is in a pas de deux by Anatole is I' Vilzak to Tchaikovsky-music.

Sal ler is THE MUM STATES debut India and Japan, but jacob's Pil- hem." This Is an annual proces- guest artist Titled The Sound of the NettonahDancers of Cey- low is the first to feature true sion, a spectacle of dance music of Darkness," it is based on I Um ravmmiAnsema JO 401.d. etsristA4 TfartAlyest vw.omm4eA Uts, alooa te7han 4 frkrefits Tanya L. WA.L11,. 1U WA. AM LMorlaSALANAL dalk04- Ma.

LPL ASC, MILL TV 1.1.1t aaVa. ASV, laa a. aata of Daricheset a dance drama by tive artists from Buddha iire carried to the lake boem by Sem Benelli. endt with MYra, Kinch ant Co. Kandyan dancing dates to Pre- at Kandy; It is a story of suspicion, infi- with Ted Shawn as itiest start Buddhist times.

'Which Inakei it The iomnanif comprises ten. delitv and Murder et in Italy ma. Inn mw.otwoln. vw aa a plus Pas de deux by Barbara at least 2,500 years old. Vigorous seven 'of whom are performing during the Middle Fans and Royes Fernandez o( and virile, It is a ceremonial art artists headed by N.

M. Guneya. Shawn dances the role of the New York City Ballet and the form associated with Singalese Ceylon's leading dancer and as baldo, a blind king whose sus- "i Ballet comprise the religious and public festivals a teacher, the guardian of ancient picions lead to his murder of hii nnale of th mut I I a so at Historically. It a hereditary Ancearine with turn unfaithful 3acobsit ticed bv- fam- "lie; will' be StideAi rerindo.N. MTdanced bv Mis-s 7 There are matinees' at 4 and of the present exponenti for more Somadasa.

Nandana Palipana, Herbert Hummel dances Man- Sal uhich occupies a major part of the final program. 4' Filling the ballet portions are 4 the le Barbara Fells' and Royes nandez in "peasant" pas dd deux, traditional interpolation in. Act II of "Giselle'." The choreog- -f P'; raphy is by Jean Coralli arranged ed 4 by Jules Perrot to music of Burg- 'I mullet-. Their second appearance is in a pas de deux by Anatole is ilzak-to Tchaikovsky-music Marjorie Browning Papa, the girls in the story -A; being Barbara Stockwell and a Ellabeth Berger. Dianne Henry plays Mrs.

Mil; -s1 and Lily Miller, the young man's sister, is Loretta Duck- worth. John the 11- A year-old aporentice at Malden ta Bridge --appcars in his fourth vi show this year as the youngster, Tommy. Gil Arlen is the older co brother, Arthur. Marge Browning plays Belle, a woman strictly out-. side the Miller family's social re- lationships.

a Performances during the final ti week of stock at the summer the- ater are evening Tuesday s. through Saturday, at 8:45. There tt an early curtain at 7 p.m. Sun- 1 an be su tat VtViktfqi Papa, the girls in the story' show this year as the youngster, Tommy. Gil Arlen is the older brother, Arthur.

Marge Browning plays Belle, a woman strictly out-. side the Miller family social re- lationships. Performances during the final ek of stock at the summer the- be ater are evening Tuesday through Saturday, at 8:45. There an early curtain at 7 p.m. Sun- day, In he has been tured on the Steve Allen show, the Jackie Gleason show and "Life Begins at 80," and has been the featured guest on many panel shows.

Having appeared with Jane Powell in "The Student Prince," Mr. Knight has been featured in the motion picture "Caravan" with Charles Boyer, and Loretta Young, "Springtithe in Holland," "Carnival Days," and "Down to the Last Yacht." He has recorded for Victor such favorites as the George Gershwin memorial album, Jerome Kern's album and works of Victor Herbert with Doretta Morrow. On the Decca label he has recorded the "Merry Widow" album, "The besert Song," "The Red Mill T. ss .1.41 Lva Aan-olL Springtime in Holland Carnival Days and ''Down to the Last Yacht He has recorded for Victor such favorites as the George Gershwin memorial album, Jerome Kern's album and works of Victor Her- bert with Doretta Morrow. On the Decca label he has recorded the "Merry album, "The besert Song," ''The Red Mill," Denver-born Barbara Fallis --Young Denver-born Denver-bo Barbara Fells II 1 Williams Inn at Williamstown, Musk Tleahtly Not "-Al rIALDEN BRIDGE PLAYHOUSE Malden Bridge, N.Y.

Tel. Nassau 8-2102 Last Two Weeks of Season! Maide Bridge, 1 tast TWO Weeks pi' Luncheon Atop the Berkshires tyru, AUGUST 24 "Middle of the Night" 26-AUGUST 21 "AVIVilderness!" Tickets at Bi.kx Office. igngland's tyru, 'AUGUST 24 "Middle of the Is 26-AUGUST 21 lAkNVildiii-tel 7 Tickets at Box Office. joined the Sadler's Wells Ballet School at 13 and made her pro. fessional debut with the Old Vic in "A -Midsummer Night's 1 Dream." She joined Ballet The- ater in 1947, later toured South America with Alicia Alonso.

In recent seasons she has been a leading member of the New York4 LI NOI City Ballet. 7 Ftoyes Fernandermade his pro- lessional debut at the Metropol- 1 AUG Basil's Original Ballet Russe. He has also toured North and South America with Ballets Alicia Al-rise). He was first dancer with the Borovansicy Ballet during its 1955-56 tour of Australia. -Since 1957 he has been a principal ar tist with the American Ballet The- ater which has just returned from a summer tour of western Europe.

oNow AUGUST joined the Sadler's Wells Ballet 11 Dream." She joined Ballet The- ater in 1947, later toured South America with Alicia Alonso. In recent seasons she has been a leading member of the Niw York4 LI Now City ---7 Royes Fernandez made his pro- AUGUST lession al debut at the Metropol- Bail's Original Ballet Ruse. Ile ss 2 has also toured North and South America with Ballets Alicia Al- onso. Ile was first dancer with the Borovansity Ballet during its 1955-56 tour of Australia. --Since 1957 he has been a principal ar- tist with the American Ballet The- a ter which has just returned from a sum mer tour of western Europe.

Overlooking famots Gardena, Wi Mamie College Campus and Berkshire Mountains Sterling Francine Clark ArkInai best- Art Collections). 11 hole Championship Taconic Oolt Cocktails, Dinner and Theater Myra Xinch, Ted Shawn, Gunnar Spencer, "rehearsing "The Sound of Darknees 0 4- a ,:,..:7 1 i .1 2 4 $tz 5 -i-b-F k' 1. Myra Xinch, Ted Shawn, Gunnar Spencer, rehearsing "The Sound of Darkness minANmemon Outdoor. lighted Terrace for Cocktails and Night Cap with Cast after the Play. Air-conditioned Dining Rooms featuring Treadway InnLobster.

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WILLIAMSTOWN 1550 Johp Ir. OPENS MONDAY 1'645 I a ItartIvrt A yo a 0111,1 pillow Festival Daitce Alt Musical mei 0111 0 CO 4 OW HIM Castsi Dance as ii) 111 Zi me le '17 IA I in th ADAMS Memorial Theater Last Performances of the 1958 Season Betty BunceLouts Snyder present': The Martinez Sierra Comedy CRADLE' SONG Be: 7 Mlles last et toe. V.11,, II en the 0601116 Carter SUL Last Times Today at A and 9 P.M VIOLETTE VERDI' and SCOTT DOUGLAS JEAN CEBRON TERESITA IA TANA Mike laid et 411Aoe II en the George Carter SUL Milletaa Teufel. a nil 'T) VIAT Trrlir lifft II1V not 111AfTtal A.FaAaa a a agig a.aaka, a WM a MASA vd, SA oliamomA, JEAN CEBRON TERESITA Li TANA I 111 1I '1 I I 111 E. 1 I III COLONIE MUSICAL THEATRE Neap tafham Ord' Off Rout.

Om Road To Caw ft, Ain Anon et 111 VO no too to ot COLONIE LIUSIUALTHEAIRE Neap tafham Circle Off Rout. Om Road To Cohoot Massachusetts Williamstown. II I- 1.1 I I Opening Tuesday, August 26 An Exciting New Musical 1 II .0 4 11,1 1-', -77 '''il L. i ,1 .4..0 1 I 11, KATHARINE ALEXANDER. DEIRDRE OWENS BARBARA BRADY ZAMAII CUNNINGHAM Directed by S.

Wesley I McKee SEASON'S FINAL PROGRAM! 1, FRMAY and SATURDAY, AUGUST 29-30 Matinees at 4 Evenings at II 1 The tY.S. Debut of NATIONAL DANCERS OF 'CEYLON Dances of Kandy MYRA KINCH CO. TED SHAWN. Guest Artist "Ths Sound of Darkness" Premiere FALLIS .14 ROTES FERNANDEZ N.Y. City Ballet American Ballet Theater ALL stAts agnavto gismo) Grasp sod tamp Rails Available II nm I R.rim".

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to 10 P.M. The Weir Musical Tint Theatre In the Sound EDDIE. RICH PRESENTS Teseasy, Aug. 21Sunday, Sept. 7 (2 weeks) HAFPY.

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10 at 1:11 mad Ih10 Amt. It at MOO Box Office Open 10 Alt to le P.M. MI Wow Unsling Tint Thootro in the Round EDDIE RICH PRESENTS Temulay, Aug. 2ISunday, Sept. 7 st TkeH August 23 1' The Warm Mullen Comedy "BUS 7t1t0P" i 1 I KATHARINE ALEXANDER leentays teepe0 elegolay ddi 111,0 Matinees Wednesday and Saturday lesarvatienst Paine Box' nick Steakbridge 4111 ar at Inland 'leathers, Pittelie14 Tan Telephone 538 Williamstown Agencies: England Bros.

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