PI ETA SHOW ABOVE AVERAGE

The 1914 Pi Eta production, "A Bug in a Rug," had its first public performance is the club theatre last evening. The play has been reviewed by Dr. A. T. Davison, Jr., '06:

In whose scene is laid, in the Orient there is often a strong tendency is over-emphasize in the music the Eastern color and rhythm to the point of aggressiveness; at least one evidence of skillful planning here is found in the fact that American ragtime of the "raggiest" sort, in connection with waltzes and two-steps, is constantly used to offset the inevitable monotony of Oriental rhythm and melody; thus, the first virtue of this music is its variety. And furthermore it is charming and melodious music, sometimes a bit evasive as to tonality, but thoroughly spontaneous, and in at least a few instances quite distinguished--as in the opening theme of the dance used with the song "Modern Dances." "Conventionality," "Any Ragtime Tune," "My Own American Girl," and the "Finale" to the second act are much above the average. It is regrettable that occasionally the music lay in a range not convenient for the singers, and that the orchestra was not always adequate. Transposition will remedy the first, rehearsal the second.

Mr. Perkins, Mr. Blackmur, and Mr. Bliss were excellent actors, and the comedy of Mr. Faulkner was vigorous and untiring. Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Allen were delightful apparitions and the latter, by his singing, added much to the success of the play.

Unusual care had evidently been exercised in the selection of costumes; this was particularly noticeable at the beginning of the second act, where the subdued color was thoroughly in harmony with the action and with the sense of the play; it was at this point,--in music, action, costume, and scene,--that the play made its nearest approach to professional excellence.

This year's Pi Eta show is well worth seeing. It is a new idea set in an old scene, and the whole revitalized by means of exceedingly clever lines and good music. No opinion is so frank and unrestrained as that of the graduate who looks back on an array of former shows, good and otherwise; but if this year's play can everywhere arouse such unqualified enthusiasm as that of Thursday night, it will receive, what it well deserves--success. A. T. DAVISON, JR., '06.

Other Performances.

Besides the performance in the Town Hall, Andover, tonight at 8 o'clock, there will be four others: Wednesday, March 25, at Jordan Hall, Boston: Thursday, March 26, at the Pi Eta Theatre, Cambridge; Friday, March 27, at the Music Hall, Quincy; Saturday, March 28, at the Opera House, Exeter, N. H. Tickets for the performance tonight at $1.00 may be secured at the Co-operative Branch or from W. R. Dewey, Jr., Thayer 33. Tickets for the Cambridge and Boston performances are $1.50 and for the Exeter and Quincy performances $1.00.

Mr. Perkins, Mr. Blackmur, and Mr. Bliss were excellent actors, and the comedy of Mr. Faulkner was vigorous and untiring. Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Allen were delightful apparitions and the latter, by his singing, added much to the success of the play.

Unusual care had evidently been exercised in the selection of costumes; this was particularly noticeable at the beginning of the second act, where the subdued color was thoroughly in harmony with the action and with the sense of the play; it was at this point,--in music, action, costume, and scene,--that the play made its nearest approach to professional excellence.

This year's Pi Eta show is well worth seeing. It is a new idea set in an old scene, and the whole revitalized by means of exceedingly clever lines and good music. No opinion is so frank and unrestrained as that of the graduate who looks back on an array of former shows, good and otherwise; but if this year's play can everywhere arouse such unqualified enthusiasm as that of Thursday night, it will receive, what it well deserves--success. A. T. DAVISON, JR., '06.

Other Performances.

Besides the performance in the Town Hall, Andover, tonight at 8 o'clock, there will be four others: Wednesday, March 25, at Jordan Hall, Boston: Thursday, March 26, at the Pi Eta Theatre, Cambridge; Friday, March 27, at the Music Hall, Quincy; Saturday, March 28, at the Opera House, Exeter, N. H. Tickets for the performance tonight at $1.00 may be secured at the Co-operative Branch or from W. R. Dewey, Jr., Thayer 33. Tickets for the Cambridge and Boston performances are $1.50 and for the Exeter and Quincy performances $1.00.