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Castle On The Hill
1937 The Ranger Annual
Northwestern State Teachers' College

Little Theatre

Since its organization in 1929 Little Theatre has been one of the outstanding groups on the campus.

Students gain membership by passing a "tryout", which is held twice each year. Those who successfully pass this "tryout," are known as "Associate-members," until they have worked to receive fifteen activity points. They are then regular members. Regular Members who have gained fifteen points are awarded a badge and thereby gain recognition as "Troupers."

Regular meetings are held every two weeks on Monday night. Plays are studied at these meetings taking up all phases of the drama such as content, line interpretation, characterization, stage action, Stage setting, mechanical effects, and make-up.

The group is supported by interested faculty members and town people who are known as "patron" members. Twice each year Little Theatre presents two evening performances for the student body and public. Several neighboring schools request programs each year and the group has always been ready to comply to the requests.

With the completion of Jesse Dunn Hall, Little Theatre now looks forward to establishing permanent headquarters in its new rooms. A small stage has been provided for the presentation of plays and will greatly aid in the study of different types of drama.

Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Halstead are the sponsors and during the past two years have done a great deal in furthering the advancement of Little Theatre.

The officers for the year 1936-37 were: President, Lois Jean Anderson; Vice -president, Leland Gentzler; SEcretary, Winifred Parkhurst; Treasurer, John Smith; Reporter, Eldon Bloyd.

Little Theatre Members:

• William Stahl
• Kenneth Wilson
• Milford Grimwood
• Cecil Beck
• Jeff Bower
• Perry Brandenburg
• Ross STrader
• Tom Auner
• Glen Cosby
• Irving Smith
• Marydeth STrawn
• Lois White
• Maybelle Hackett
• James Stevenson
• Mildred Certain
• Margaret Church
• Cloyce Duncan
• Cathleen Irvin
• Helen Fuller
• DEsta Wyman
• Marybelle Webb
• Mrs. Blanche Holmden
• Dwight Hildinger
• Elva Torrance
• Jamie Carol White
• Winifred Parkhurst (secretary)
• John Smith (treasurer)
• Lois Hean Anderson (president)
• Leland Gentzler (vice president)
• Eldon Bloyd (reporter)
• Louise Parker
• Eleanor Amend
• Agnes Torrance
• Durward Borden

Alpha Psi Omega members:

• Ruth STevenson
• Mrs. W. L. Halstead
• Francis Albright
• E.B.L. Hardy
• Mrs Allie D. Hale
• Leland Gentsler (sub-director)
• Lois Rodgers (faculty director)
• Lois Hean Anderson (cast director)

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