“LUCKY DIP”
OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT. There seems to be no question that the production of "Lucky Dip" by the Little Theatre Society in the Opera House tonight and tomorrow night, will mark a decided step forward in the cultivation of dramatic art in Masterton. The Society can congratulate itself on the discovery of such dramatic talen as the cast displays, and, above all, in possessing a producer of the calibre of Mrs E. J. Rich. If the production comes within reasonable distance of the standard expected of it, the performers will certainly have deserved hearty congratulation. but they will be the first to admit that the main credit for success belongs to Mrs Rich. Last night's final rehearsal was all that was expected of it, and Mrs Rich expressed herself as delighted. She and her assistant, Miss K. Cruickshank, attended in critical mood, but. beyond a suggestion for slightly higher polish in] one or two minor details could find nothing to criticise. Both are satisfied that the first public presentation tonight will be an immense success. Mr T. E. Handcock, the stage-manager, has excelled himself in the arrangement of the "set” for the piece. A feature of last evening’s rehearsal is stated have been the success achieved by the representatives of the law Messrs G. R. Sykes and J. Mackay, and by the pompous butler, Mr T. A. Cunningham. The very humorous situations in which Mr Irwin and Mrs Jordan, Miss Betts and Mr Lawson, and Mrs Fred Price find themselves were successful, while Miss Nora Robinson, with the assistance of Mr Jim Claridge. was a true tragedy queen. Mr Douglas is said to be very happily cast as a distinguished brigadier-general who is not so conventional as he seems. The box plans show a gratifying response from the public, who are quick to realise that their patronage will assist war funds as well as providing excellent entertainment for themselves.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 September 1939, Page 7
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