Believing that where there are people there is drama, I told Dr. Langsdorf that I wanted to build a living theatre program. Theatre holds up mirrors, it threatens, it antagonizes, it pleases, it disappoints, it is gratifying, and it is a way of life. We became totally independent of Associated Student Body support when the board refused to advance money for A Midsummer's Night's Dream. The leaders felt that Shakespeare was not the kind of thing they wanted to see at our college. The temptation is great to spell in detail some of our trials and successes.
Theatre is like that.
How rich the memories of 37 years that surface and want retelling. The joy is that in the ever emerging, ever changing world, the times and the new light on the common human experience guarantee hope and exploration for each generation. Perhaps what we have most in common is the desire to achieve the highest standards in what we do. It is a special privilege to me to have been a part of one of the finest Departments of Theatre and Dance in America. It is with great pleasure that we offer you the second installment of our Alumni News.