The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-05-13
COLLEGE OPERA
IS NOW READY
To BE STAGED
Details take Final Form
For "The Chocolate
Soldier; Opera Story
Is Fascinating

\u final details are being worked
ont on the opera "The Chocolate
Soldier" 10 be given by the combined
Glec Clubs OF the College OF Idaho
on May l5-l6 al the American
theatre Caldwell Two elaborate sets
OF scenery have been completed. under
the direction OF Harold Jester, and
are ready for presentation. The Choir
uses are swinging into shape rapidly;
and with intensive practice this week
the opera promises to be the best ever
presented by the college under the
direction OF f. + Bealc OF the school
OF music.
The ability of Prof. Beale is un-
questioned. due to the success OF col
lge operas in previous years. They
will be assisted by the oollge orches-
ira under the direction OF J. J. Smith.
Mrs. Bcalc, acoompanist. and Walter
Cameron. Russian solo dancer. A
special group OF college girls are being
trained in Russian dances by Mrs.
George Van de Sieeg OF Nampa. The
costumes are correct in very detail
and the entire production will be
high-class throughout.
The story OF The Chocolate Sold
ief" is based on George Bernard
Shaw's br;llian sai;rical comedy.
Arms and Man." The scene OF the
opera is hid near the Dragoman
Pass. Bulgaria. 1885. Servia and Bull
garia are at war The family OF Col.
Popoff, OF the Bulgarian army, con-
ssting OF the daughter. Nadine. her
cousin fearful Macha and the mother,
Aurclia arc esconccd in their home
fearful OF the approaching engage
mcnt between the conflicting armies.
Nadine. \ romatic maiden. is in love
with .Alcxius, a young Bulgarian who
has become hero amongst his
for his brilliant Cavalry
charge against the Servians. This
young officer is idealized by Nadine,
and she is filled with romatic admira-
tion for his conquests.
Lieut.. Bumerli. young Swiss Off
Ger. attached to the oommissionary de-
pariment OF the Servian forces, is
attacked by tn Patrol whom he eludes
BY climing into Nadina's boudoir. His
suare manners compelling arguments
and quick wi. under his difficulties 2
force Nadiua to conceal him. against
her will, and he is saved by the three
womn who gently admire his youth
iul mien and asarriage. Later Bumer-
II. who has engaged in this flirtation-
with Nadina to save his lie. falls in
love with her and she. almost against
her will Yields her affections to the
scientific Swiss soldier.
who shows the hali-savage Bulgar-
ians what training and education &C
complsh agains their bombast and
mock hercics
The sentiment OF "The Chocolate
Soldier" is evolved by the love affairs
Of Rumerli and Nadina, Mascha and
Alexius. The comedy situations are
furnished by the episode OF Col. Pop
offs house coat. which is delivered to
Bumerli in order to make his escape
its return. and the fact that the photo
graphs OF the three women are hid
den in the coat, make unusually fun
nv scenes and situations.
The opera was FIRST given in Ger
man, so it has universal appeal.
Many OF the selections are national
favorites. Browns Art Shop has
display OF Chocolate Soldier selections
which are well-known.
The characters in the opera are;
Nadina Daughter OF Col. Popof).
Ienore Wagner. Boise; Aurelia (wiie
Of Col. Popoff) Freda Brown, Boise;
Aurelia's cousin). Viola Ev-
ans. Twin Falls: Bumerli-"The Choc-
ola,e Soldier" al Quasi. Caldwell;
Nassakrof. Stewart Maxey, Caldwell;
Alexious. Charles Robinson. Middle
ton: Casimir Popoii, William Nc
Hose. Namna
Tickets and reservations may be
made n Shepperd Bros now.
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