Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-28
Play Given at High School
Last Night by Pupils is
Most Successful

-The Charm School," a comedy of
unusual interest IA presented last
4 nIght, in the auditorium OF the high
school, under the auspices of the
Dramatic Club OF the high school.
A gcapacity audience greeted the
players who gave the performance
i 81 marked excellence. Miss Flor
snAe Stauffer, who coached the pro-
duction, has worked wonders with
The members of the cast, bringing
The performance to an almost pro-
..essional plane.
The opening scene in the boys
room is most amusing, the six boys,
. each with different ways and ideas,
naturally clash. The funny situa-
1 tiohs arising especially when Austin
Bsvins that he has in
herited the Fairview School for
4 Girls and will assume charge imme-
diately.
Peter Grieve, gave an exception
alIs good portrayal of Austin Be-
vlrs, the good looking chap, who be-
lieHes that the teaching of charm
was far more important than any
| thing. and who succumbed to that
charm himself, in a very short while.
Arthur Corson, as David Mckenzie,
The law student who considers Aus
Tins ideas impractical, made q most
favorable impression, his e~nunciation
being especially good. Paul Ras-
mussen made the part of George
Boyd. the expert accountant, willing
10 cooperate with Austin, stand out.
Ii was cleverly done, his breezy man.
ner and funny lines making a hit.
'Got any Money! was his pass
word.
Harold Larsen and Samuel Con-
Fery, as the Simpkin's twins, Jim and
hin, who toiled not, but thought
they did, were unsurpassed, making
a big hit in their roles. Much OF
the comedy throughout the play be-
Ing supplied by them.
Louis Diamond convincing as the
tictatorial Home John, the guardian
Eaf Elise. his makeup being especial
" fine.
The second act takes place at the
.rairview school, as the curtain rises,
We see a group of lovely girls, with
he secretary of the school in charge
rhe performance of Helen Hutton as
Elise Benedotti. president of senior
class was almost professional. In
man. parts she displayed a lrage
amount of histrionic ability. Miss
Esther Kramer Is teacher, Miss Hays
who is loved and feared by all who
rnow her was admirable. Her poise
ind excellent dictation calling forth
much praise. Ruth Emmons. who
acted the part Of Miss Curtis, the
secretary, who is always trying to
think well of the Senior class. is
deserving of high approval for her
tlever Interpretation of the role.
md then there was Sally Boyd,
lively and pretty sister of George,
portrayed by Miss Alma
Rasmussen, and one of the distinct
nits of the play. The other young
attending the Fairview school
Sadie Miller, as the captivating
Alix, the little French girl, a
sIsver hit, done by Rose Wedeen.
Ruth BENJAMIN was good as Muriel,
Rose Wolfson was airy fairy Lillian.
W1nifred Sturgis was sweet and
pretty as Madge, and Bertha Mac
made a stunning Patsy. Eliz-
abe Tymrak was a coquettlsh Mar
Eofy, Euphanie Drysdale was a
suaint little maureen and Dorothy
Spawn was the little Junior, always
the way.
The play was delightful in every
tefail, the stage settings were fine.
the illusion in the opening OF the
bird act, an old fashioned buggy
being driven along the country
road at night, the dim lights af-
the only light was splendid.
Pfeiffer and Frances Splitter
we're the stage and property mana
GERS. The furniture was used
through the courtesy of Albert
-eor. and Meyer Leichtman and the
lcenery was through the courtesy of
& Shannon.
Miss Florence Stauffer is to be
congratulated upon the performance
which was only possible because OF
her clever coaching and untiring
effort. The performance will be
repeated tonight and the proceeds
be used to hefp defray the ex-
,enses of the seniors trip to Wash
ngton, and to furnish books for the
library. There are still a
good seats left and they may
be procured at the door.
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