Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-04-18
WillOW Operetta
Well Presented
Large Number of People Enjoy
the TaUO-Night Performance of
Local Talent.

manufacturer, Jonas H. Pennington,
and his daughter, June, arrive at
Vienna for the annual carnival. Jones,
the advertising expert for Penning-
toms Peter Piper Pickles, adds to the
worries of the Pickle Prince by his
over advertising.
Romance and intrigue are intro
duced by the arrival of an English
aristocrat, Lady Vivian. making her
annual quest in search of her daugh-
ter who was lost near Vienna at car
pompous police chief of the secret
service of Vienna, plots to substitute
the lost child and then marry her for
the fortune His two aides, Bumski
and RumSki, were truly worthy Of
their illustrious leader. Color and
atmosphere were added by the arrival
of a band of Gypsies led by their
fierce and tricky chief, Jigo, and mis-
supposed daughter, Ilona. Events lead
all to the Gypsy camp where magic
pool reveals the face Of Lady Vivian's
daughter. Arthur CrefOnt, a poor ar
fist, wins recognition of his art and
also the hand of June Pennington.
Lady Vivian consents to become Mrs..
Pennington, Kinski's plot is exposed;
Ilona is restored to her mother, and
Jones is rewarded with success in his
campaign for the hand of Iona.
Parts Well Played.
The characters were well portrayed.
Hans, the Over-sOllcItous and schem-
ing innkeeper played by Bernard
Youngquist, made everyone feel in the
mood for the occasion. Lydia GROSS.
as Louisa, the naive waitress and per-
sistent admirer of Kinski, gave the
audience true representation of her
character name. KinSki, the chief of
police, played by Roland Alberg,
called for strong acting and he played
his part superbly. His two col
leagues, Bumski, Lawrence GOring;
and Rumski, Julius Guessing, with
their antics and humor gave comic
relief.
Edmund Peterson as j. Jennison
Jones, the advertising expert. gave
much to the success of the 0peretta
both by his acting and his singing.
The difficult character of Jigo, the
Gypsy chief, was so realistically
played by Arnold Anderson that the
audience was Immediately transport
ed into the spirit of the Gypsy plot.
Fern Breckheimer, as Iona, the sup
posed daughter of Jigo, and the true
daughter of Lady Vivian, was we'll
portrayed. Arthur Crefont. the tradi
tiOnali poverty stricken artist, or lat
ent genius, was played well by Leroy
Hillbrand.
The role. June Penning ton, the beau
tiful and understanding heiress of the
Pickle Prince, was we'll played by
Hazel Nelson. Everyone appreciated
her ease and her rich voice.
The Pickle. Prince, Jonas H. Pen
nington, was ably and skiIlfuIly
played by Ingclf SchjeldahL Imper-
sOnations of older people such as this
business man on a holiday are diff
cult parts for youth.
Another older character. Lady Wv
ian Delaney, was credftably imper-
sonated by Grace Hillbrand. This
dreaming, scheming widow who was
not averse to Irritation, was a truly
difficult role.
The many who added much to the
festive atmosphere and glamor of the
rese maidens, walters and gypsies. The
choruses and these people deserve
much credit for the success of the
operetta-
Grazelle Arramy, as the solo dane
err, gracefully interpreted the spirit of
the Czardas and the carnival. giving
the audience feeling of rhythm and
joyouSness.
Miss Bochek deserves much credit
as the efficient director of the Operet-
ia. To her skill one must attribute
a great deal of it's success.
Good Cooperation.
Others who helped were Miss No
leen who had charge of the costumes
and dances; Miss Olson, dramatics,
and the Misses Majzner and Michael
son with unique land well planned
scenery. The musicians, Maxine
Meixner, pianist; violin accompanies,
the Misses Wenstrom and Meixner;
piano selections, Kermit Lundgren;
and the prompter, Lorraine Brock
heimer, all deserve credit for their
help and cooperation. The operetta
cast and directors wish to thank the
public for it's support and trust that
the operetta was enjoyed by all of
the audience.