The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-24

The Dark Hours .as the Browse it. Those who witnessed the presentation of The Dark Hours by the Catholic Actors Guild the Strand Theater Thursday cer tanly have left the theater with strong imprint on their mind the beauty power of the Drama. In tcuar the beauty and of this Drama by Don MarqT of the the properties directors designers turner's and makeup experts.
 Here was an amateur production that scaled the heights WI Here amateur actors and actresses who were pr essiona in spirit Here stage and lighting tech nque that bes the long runs on Broadway Ana here story old but told in such beautiful man. that you left your seat with feeling of pride and satisfaction that this evening we'll spent
 orchid for the director Alan Wallace, whose untir- ing efforts reaped the reward of awess execution of nes gestures and timing on the part of his cast
 A big bouquet for Carmine Cpriano who portrayed the part of Judas nob certainly has all the earmarks of real tragedan.
 of Caaphas in that made it look simple The thinks of the hours of study to master the lines and cues for each part.
 Carnations George Largay Jr who handled the part of the beggar very effectively
 Gardenas Ray Bates in his splendid portrayal of the Fathern-Law of Caiaphas.
 Marigolds to Bernard Carroll for the efficient way he served his Caiaphas. His dying gesture tragic.
 Gado to Albert Vestro his versatility in carrying three parts deserves great praise
 Dahlas to Maurice Fitzgerald - the Segan of the Temple He read those laws with all the pungency of an enemy
 Lilies for the Apostles and Witnesses - they exempi- the royalties and hates of friends and enemies in ad mirable manner.
 Peonies for the two strong men - James Monaghan and Art Kennedy ms costumes had everyone chucking and the tossing that Art Kennedy took Barabbas being released by Pate certainly fine take off on that gentle old army game "Toss In the Blanket
 Bachelor Buttons to Professor Jim Moran the flashing perpendicular messenger from Herod Jms purple hosiery certainly had the on the run mo- there were no runs in Jims stockings His message delivered la Garcia fashion cool - clear and to the tune of the tin trumpet
 Blue Bells for John Gmartn, who assumed the par ticulary trying role of Piate in real judicial manner When John he washes his hands of thing he ev denty it. His was part well done.
 Babys Breath to Pilates wife played by Mary Robin and with all the and pose of rouper Her pleas quite convincing.
 Mary Magdalene above reproach. Alice has voice that registers fear mixed with loyalty and splendid in her defense of her Master to Caaphas
 Mixed Garden all those faithful and necessary partners-the Citizens-Pilgrims Singers-Crppes, etc. They started and stopped the actiowho created the rabble scenes-who swung their clubs lusy-who made the last stirring roncahey did their bit and did it well.
 All the beauty of rock garden Messis Bowes and Corrgan who directly responsible for the eugence o the scenic effects The coorings and timing bespoke the hand of the Artist
 Vioets those stunning members of the Fourth Es tate who gracous loaned their services and their cos Tuxedoto assist in the delicate task of placing the patrons in their right seats They made good convers ton for the ladies while waiting for the curtain to rise That should be their costume every day.
 Forsyhia the first voice of Spring to the Voice Jesus which admirably handled by Father Loughran of the Immaculate Conception church. Father Loughran the Spiritual Director of the Gudthe who in the final analysis deserves not only mention but great big heap ing portion of praise for his untring efforts in selecting the torv-the css-the costumes the efficient corps of workers who carried their various duties effectively He assured that the people of Waterbury who wit messed the play felt grateful to know that we have such an organization in town who capable of produc ing the classics in such classical manner The Browse
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