The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-08


Rock" for the first time in Indian
apOlis. and since that time have
given more than thirty perform
ances Of the play throughout the
city and state under the auspices
of churches of various denomina-
tons. the 7. ". Z. A.. Church Fed
grafton, Epworth League and
Christian Endeavor conventions
and community groups, and have
other performances scheduled dur
ing the coming months.
The Rock" was unanimously
awarded first prize in one Of the
several religious drama playwright
ing contests conducted by the
Drama League Of America, and the
Federal Council of Churches and is
generally conceded to be one Of the
most powerful evangelistic mediums
in dramatic form ever written.
The universally Of its theme IS
evidenced by the fact that the play
has been translated into several for
eign languages including Chinese,
japanese and Korean and has been
presented in various foreign coun-
tries. It was written by Mary p.
Hamlin, who. with the eminent
American actor, George Arliss. was
co-author OF Hamilton" a play
dramatizing the life of the famous
statesman of that time.
The cast to be seen in the presen-
tation Of tThe Rock" at the Suth-
erland Presbyterian church is, with
two exceptions. the cast which ap-
peared in the original production by
the Sutherland Players. and in the
other performances given by the
players during the past four years.
Norman Green. who portrays the
role of Simon Peter, is director Of
the Sutherland Players and has ap-
peared in many productions at the
Civic theater, as we'll as at the
Metropolitan School Of Music, where
for three years he was a member
of the dramatic art faculty. Lora
Frances Lackey, who appears as
Mary Of Magdala. was a member OF
the Garrick Club while attending
Indiana university, and appeared in
leading roles in several productions
of that organization.
Edward Green. who plays the part
of Agur, a wealthy Hebrew mer-
chant. played for three seasons with
the Stuart Walker Company in Gin
cinnati and indianapolis, toured
with the chautauqua companies for
two years and is also a member OF
the Civic Theatre Of indianapolis.
The part of Adina, wife of Simon
Peter. is played by Roberta Haw-
kins. who has studied at the Metro
politan School of Music and has
appeared in dramatic productions
throughout the state.
She is also known as q radio en-
tertainer. having broadcasted many
times from WFBM. She is to por-
tray the leading part in the re-
ligious drama, Saul of Tarsus,"
which will be presented soon at the
Civic Theatre.
Fannie K. Fort. playing the role
of Deborah, motheT-in-l Of Simon
Peter, has been seen in that part
in Elwood. Anderson. Dunkirk,
Muncie, Bethany Park and other
towns where The Rock" has been
presented. Others in the cast are
Joe Foy and Russell Young, both
members of the original company
who play frequently in other re-
ligious and secular plays offered by
the Sutherland Players.
Costumes for THE Rock" were
designed and executed by Virginia
Bracket Green, who is also cos
tune director for the Civic Theatre
of indianapolis.
Incidental music for the play Is
under the direction of Lora Lubbe
Lackey, chorister of the Sutherland
Presbyterian church. The perform
ance on Sunday evening is open TO
the public.