The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04

History repeats itself and tho coincidence of famous discoveries being made In two different parts of tho world at tho same time make ono wonder if thore Is any thing In thought transmission, No sooner does the Little Thoater set sail on Gilbert and Sullivan than it becomes known that thero arc othor theatrical gdoups thinking along tho same line, Word has come to us that a group in Torrlng- ton has recently given tho "Pi- rates, that local Now Haven the Connecticut college Ia also giv- ing 1t. Gilheet and Sullivan, like Shakespeare, neversgrows old and lend themselves to varying styles of production from tho bold para doxical rather styliXed form of production planned by tho Little Theater here, to the good old traditional productions of the gay nlneties, where tho costumes are rented and the scenery Is talk on out of tho old storohouses, with realistic rocks, decaying Gothic arches and realistic trees. There are rumors about that Miss Schoeni and Miss Bauck have some surpris- es up their sleeves on the costumes and sets. Did we hear something about large oilcloth dishes? Ball. teff of tho Chauve Souris had better look to his laurels! \
 Tho February workshop Is get ting under way In good earnest, Paul Groen's '"rhe No Count Roy" Is being rehearsed with tho follow ing cast from the Pearl Street Community house:
 Pfecilo ..,,........ Maud Wells Enos ........,..,.. George Ward Tho No Count Boy. George Bethel An old Negro Woman ...,,,..
 ,..,,..,,..,,.R Rosalie Holman
 Pnrandello's "Slcilian Limos" K scheduled for tho final reading aud casting on Saturday tho 4th ats2 o'clock at the Little Theater office. Scripts are in tho hands of six Italians, others aro invited to at- tend the reading, From these, tho six characters will be chosen, Both of tho plays arc significant as splendid acting mediums, aa tho whole point of the plays hingo on the fitness of character work and acting of them. They are both | significant and superior. as ono acts go, and were chosen for their
 rich racial flavor and characteris- tic temperaments. Only oolored
 cast could get tho abandon, tho i, natives and poetic fancy of "The | No Count Boy" and only O. Hatin could truly portray the combina-
 ton of ideals and idealism mixed with frey accusation and love of
 music that Is essential in "Sieillian Limes". Miss Schooni believes that ] this performance will bo ono of the most significant ever given In tho workshop meetings.
 The cast of forty singers In "The Pirates Of Penzance" has been ro- hea rsinE with Mrs Frederick Nuhn in various halls about town. Be- ginning this sunday rohearsals will Do held at St Margaret'H school
 gymnasium. Transportation to and fro has bcon arranged and tho sra matte end of the performance' will begin to have special emphasis now that the singing is taking strides ahend. The rehearsals for this coming week will Do as fol- lows: Sunday, the 9th at 8 D. m. Musical rehearsal for principals and east Of entire chorus. Tuesday, 8 D. m.--Musie rehearsal of entire cast. Wednesday, tho sth at D. m.--Dramatlc rehearsal of prin- eipals and choruses of daughters, pirates and police for second net.
 Friday. tho 10th at 8'-"Dnughtcrs for dancing rehearsal At Q ?. n'