The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
Pospoint Little Theatre To Present
Three-Act Thriller For Two Niqhts

Laura" the thrilling melo-
drama by Vera Casapary will be
presented by the Paspoint Lit
tie Theatre, Inc. on Tuesday and
Wednesday nights, May 6 and
z, ly47 at the Lincoln Avenue
School Auditorium (South Pas
csgoula Elementary SCHOOL,. This
modern NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
is n of the outstanding three
act plays of the last few years,
having also been a b~est-seller
novel and motion picture.
General admission tickets have
been reduced in price to S1.00.
including tax. for either night
A special school ticket for ju-
nior and senior students attend
ing Moss Point High, Our Lady
81 Victories, ~Pascagoula High,
and all teachers has been made
available through the three high
schools at a price of soc. includ-
ing tax. The school tickets are
good for the Tuesday night per.
Torrance only.
The rlay promises to be the
outstanding Little Theatre per
Torrance to date. The cast of
eight was carefully chosen for
their various parts. and from all
reports their weeks of constant
rehearsal under the direction of
Jack Stutz should produce a per
Torrance rivalling the best pro-
fesslonal cast aa
Leading Man
Milton P~eterzell, as leading
man, breaks away from character
parts he has played in previous
productions, becoming a hard
boiled detective. His tough ex-
terror proves none the less vul-
nerable to well placed feminine
charms.
Charles HightoWer, who will
be favarably remembered for his
lead in arsenic and Old Lace"
and other productions outshines
himself as the typical "Vitamin
Flintheart" Shakesperean heel
and man about town.
Margie Neal, as the girl and
love interest of the play, al
though a newcomer to local au-
disnces, brings with her a great
deal of experience on the stage.
Portraying the part of the girl
who has loved many men, but
not wisely, she carries the story
along from one sweeping climax
to another. Her long part was
not cast until the play had been
in rehearsal for more than three
weeks. Despite the fact that she
has an extremely long part she
is to be complimented for hav-
ing learned her lines and action
with amazing speed and her fine
performance should prove a real
treat to all in attendance.
Billy Koch, PLAYING the part
of the neurotic Mrs. Dorgan,
lightens many an otherwise tense
moment. AS a would be eolora-
.tura soprano in the play her fine
Characterization well reflects her
experience and untiring effort.
John HoWkins, Jr., as a social
ite-playboy and unmitigated cad
carries q heavy supporting role
to perfection. He previously ap-
peared in a leading role in the
Little Theatres production OF
mo Time for Comedy" His
work in this play should prove
even more entertaining.
Albin Krebs, takes the part OF
Danny Dorgan. Albin, prominent
high school senior needs no IN
PRODUCTION as he is already well
known for his many school ac-
complishments as we'll as for his
fine dramatic work both in school
and in previous Little Theatre
productions. He steals many a
scene as the efficient but Adde'S
cent lover.
Katherine Rhodes, as Bessie
Clary the comedianne of the play
takes her part off to perfection.
Previously appearing in the one
act plav Good Night Caroline
she is ell known for her fine
stage work.
G. E. Briggs, as cigar-chew-
ing, beak-nosed, beetle-browed,
flat-foot cop "Olsen," bids fair
to steal the show with his short
character part.
Ruth Mehurg, fills the diff
cult part of prompter. The prom
ter not only stands by to toss
a rarely needed cue but has the
difficult job of getting the en-