Theatre Programs and Posters

From her early years in Morrilton, Arkansas, Harding has had a rich history of theatre and drama. This collection of programs, posters, brochures, and other theatre-related documents represents a small piece of the work poured into theatre productions by Harding students, faculty and staff.

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Trial By Jury and Cavalleria Rusticana (1965 program)

Performed May 8-9, 1965.

Trial By Jury Cast:
The Learned Judge (Baritone): Dan Smith
The Plaintiff, Angelina (Soprano): Jana Orr
The Defendant, Edwin (Tenor): James Randolph
Counsel for the Plaintiff (Tenor): Keith Straughn
Usher (Baritone): William Simmons
Foreman of the Jury (Bass): Clifton Ganus, III

Cavalleria Rusticana Cast:
Santuzza (Soprano): JoLee Thayer
Lola (Soprano): Gwendolyn Starkey
Turiddu (Tenor): Jimmy Mackey
Alfio (Baritone): Gary Whitby
Lucia (Contralto): Mary Ethel Bales
Camelot (1965 program)

Performed April 23-24, 1965.

Cast:
Arthur: Max Hager
Merlyn:Tom Reppart
Guenevere: Julie Huddleston
Sir Dinadan: Gil Clark
Sir Lionel: David Lee
Sir Sagramore: Andy Saunders
Lady Anne: Sandra Ward
Lady Catherine: Karen Cronin
Lady Sybil: Erlene Laney
Nimue: Anne Clark
Lancelot: Jim Ed Williams
King Pellinore: Milton Reed
Squire Dap: Paul Kite
Mordred: Andy Saunders
Morgan Le Fey: Erlene Laney
Morgan Le Fey's Court: David Lee, Paul Kite, Gil Clark, and Ben Holland
Guilliam: Earl Davidson
Colgrevance: Mark Miller
Bliant: Bob West
Page: Sandy Maiorana
Heralds: Dwight Ruttledge and Chuck Couch
Tom of Warwick: Paul Kite
The American Collegiate Players in The World of Theatre '65 (1965 program)

Performed in the February 7-16, 1965. Presented by Fifth United States Army Special Services.

Cast:
Sherry Balthrop, Dwight Bawcom, Ann Clark, Gil Clark, Paulette Crew, Dalton Eddleman, Max Hager, Anna Sue Hinds, Julie Huddleston, Stennis Johnson, Erlene Laney, David Lee, Ellen McCauley, Tom Reppart, Andy Saunders, Ken Tillman, and Jim Ed Williams
Third United States Army Special Services presents the Harding Bison Band (1964 program)

Performed December 9-22, 1964. Piccolo: Susan Craig
Flutes: Sue Bixler, Barbara Bridges, Jo Byrd, Marge Chambers, and Sue Studebaker
Eb Clarinet: Ken Tipton
Bb Clarinet: Lean Bradford, Billie Bradsher, Carole Brown, Marilyn Cape, Faye Freeman, Sandy Green, Rhydonia Holt, Marion McClaren, and Kaye Wilhite
Alto Clarinet: Ron Doran
Bass Clarinet: Joyce Moore
Oboe: Martha Pitner
Alto Sax: Nancy Bridges, Ann Eckerberg, and Jimmy Mackey
Bassoon: Karla Pfeifer
Tenor Sax: Jim Knight
Baritone Sax: Maria Michaels
French Horns: David Clinger, Bill Culp, Karen Hamilton, and Janie Rittenour
Cornets: Doug Fairley, Benny Gooden, Jim Ed Gray, Kay Smith, John Tooke, and Jack Trent
Baritone: Cliff Ganus
Trombones: Chuck Couch, Royce Jenkins, and Dwight Ruttledge
Bass Horns: Ben Huey and John Tucker
Percussion: Sam Hester, David Smith, and Mary Smith
The Emperor's New Clothes (1964 program)

Performed October 1-2, 1964.

Cast:
Zar: Dalton Eddleman
Zan: Jimmy Love
Tsein: Anna Sue Hinds
Ling: Mark Bateman
Mong: Julie Huddleston
Fah: Terry Fruzia
Gong Maiden: Kay Buck
Han: Andy Saunders
The General: Bob Adams
The Emperor: Tom Reppart
The Empress: Erlene Laney
Citizens: Mailyn McElroy and Cheryl Buck
Drama Forecast for '65 (brochure)

Brochure announces the upcoming Drama Season 1964-1965 and includes a listing of the 1964-1965 Harding College Lyceum Arts Series and other drama events.

Drama Season 64-65:
November 20-21: Antigone
April 23-24: Camelot
February 7-16: Tour of the Fifth United States Army by the American Collegiate Players
May 24: Spotlight
The Mikado (1964 program)

Performed May 8-9, 1964.

Cast:
The Mikado of Japan: Cliff Ganus
Nanki-Poo: Richard Lawyer
Ko-Ko: Jim Chester
Pooh-Bah: Jim Pebworth
Pish-Tush: Jerry Sullins
Yum-Yum: Sue Gateley
Pitti-Sing: Suzanne Haslam
Peep-BoL Anita Smith
Katisha: Julee Thayer
Saint Joan (program)

Performed April 17-19, 1964.

Cast:
Robert de Boudricourt: Rob Smith
Steward: Dwight Pierce
Joan: Betty Garretson Tubb
Bertrand de Poulengy: Roger Perhacs
The Archbishop of Rheims: Max Hager
Mgr. de La Tremouille: Dwayne Van Rheenen
Court Page: Bryan Collins
Gilles de Rais, Bluebeard: Gary Lucas
Captain La Hire: Milton Reed
The Dauphin, Iater Charles VII: Dalton Eddleman
Duchess de La Tremouille: Cheryl Buck
Couny Dunois of Orleans: Jon Farris
Dunois' Page: Bill Adams
Richard de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick: Norman Tubb
Chaplain de Stogumber: Clark Johnson
Peter Cauchon, Bishop of Beauvais: Tom Reppart
Warwick's Page: Lee Goatley
The Inquisitor: Rob Smit
Canon D'Estivet: Ellis Haguewood
De Courcelles: Dwayne Van Rheenen
Brother Martin Ladvenu: Andy Saunders
The Executioner: Gary Turner
Ladies of the Court: Sue Gateley, Jean Masters, and Linda Stafford
French Soldiers: Ellis Haguewood and Gary Turner
English Soldiers: Morris Ellis and Roger Perhacs
The Man in the Bowler Hat (1964 program)

Performed March 17, 1964.

Cast:
John: Jim Gardner
Mary: Linda Jo Rogers
Man in the Bowler Hat: Milton Reed
Hero: Bill Whitton
Heroine: Cheryl Kaye Buck
Chief Villain: Roger Perhacs
Bad Man: Mike McCubbin
Riders to the Sea (1964 program)

Performed in the spring of 1964.

Cast:
Maurya: Marti Holloway
Bartley: Milton Reed
Cathleen: Sue Gateley
Nora: Nancy Miles
Men and Women: Morris Ellis, Terry Eyman, Salena Cogdell, and Faye Masters
Oedipus the King (program)

Performed April 12-13, 1963.

Cast:
Oedipus: Jon Farris
Creon: Bob Brewer
Tiresias: Tom Reppart
Jocasta: Janice Sanders
Priest: Ray Hawkins
Chorus Leader: Doug Vaughn
Corinthian Messenger: Tom Blucker
Shepherd: Carl Heffington
Messenger: Clark Johnson
Antigone: Ann Ulrey
Ismene: Bonnie Ulrey
House Servant: Jean Masters
Attendant: Mike Golden
Boy: James Bixler
Soldiers: Tom Watson, Max Hager, and William Tucker
Heralds: Tom Prather and Joe Oliver
Narrator: Norman Tubb
Greek Chorus: Linda Graff, Eve Ellis, Sandra Herndon, Becky Martin, Judy Shirey, Faye Masters, Kirk Manor, Kyle Smock, Mike Staggs, Ron Baucom, Ray Hawkins, and Doug Vaughn
The Matchmaker: A Farce in Four Acts (1963 program)

Performed in the spring of 1963.

Cast:
Horace Vandergelder: Floyd Lord
Ambrose Kemper: Jack Kline
Joe Scanlon: Jon Farris
Gertrude: Sandra Hendon
Cornelius Hackl: Norman Tubb
Ermengarde: Martha Nelson
Malachi Stack: Ben Stewart
Mrs. Levi: Cathy Patella
Barnaby Tucker: Dalton Eddleman
Mrs. Malloy: Linda Graff
Minnie Fay: Betty Garretson
A Cabman: Bob Brewer
Rudolf: Tom Reppart
August: Kirk Manor
Miss Flora Van Huysen: Sue Gateley
Her Cook: Jean Masters
My Three Angels (1962 program)

Performed December 2, 1962.

Cast:
Felix Ducotel: Rob Smith
Emilie Ducotel: Linda Stafford
Marie Louise: Sheila Mitchell
Joseph: Ben Steward
Jules: James Calvert
Alfred: Norman Tubb
Madame Parole: Marilyn McElroy
Henri Trochard: Tom Reppart
Paul: Jon Farris
Lieutenant: John Cantwell
Adolph: Adolph
The Miser (L'Avare) (1962 program)

Performed in the fall of 1962.

Cast:
Harpagan: Bob Brewer
Elise: Janice Sanders
Cleante: Jon Farris
Valere: Raymond Hawkins
Mariane: Slyvia Citty
La Fleche: Norman Tubb
Master Jacques: Dalton Eddleman
Frosine: Sue Gateley
Master Simon: Carl Heffington
Magistrate: Ben Stewart
Monsieur Anselme: Rob Smith
Mistress Claude: Loretta Halton
La Merluche: Sandy Herndon
Brindovoine: Linda Graff
Death of a Salesman (1961 program)

Performed October 27-28, 1961.

Cast:
Willy Loman: Floyd Lord
Linda: Linda Graff
Biff: Jon Farris
Happy: Dalton Eddleman
Bernard: Rob Smith
The Woman: Nonnie Sanders
Charley: Bob Brewer
Uncle Ben: Tom Reppart
Howard Wagner: Don Garnett
Jenny: Joy SimonStanley: Helmut Petrich
Miss Forsythe: Martha Nelson
Letta: Linda Stafford
The King and I (1962 program)

Performed April 20-21, 1962.

Cast:
Captain Orton: Max Hager
Anna Leonowens: Nonnie Sanders
Louise Leonowens: Jackie Powell
The Interpreter: Bob Baucom
The Kralahome: Marcus Walker
The King: Norman Tubb
Lun Tha: Jon Farris
Tuptim: Marilyn Graff
Lady Thiang: Faithe Sanderson
Sir Edward Ramsey: Bob Brewer
Prince Chululongkorn: Steven Sanderson
Guards and Priests: Walt Mays and Dee Van Winkle
The Royal Wives: Cyl McCullough, Jean Master, Marcia Geisler, Betty Garretson, Leora Hughes, Jill Graddy, Judy Humphries, Karen Spain, Loretta Haltom, and Sharon Shiver
The Royal Children: Rachel Formby, Bobby Helsten, Larry Davis, Timmy Bixler, Larry Brown, Mona Prock, Debra Back, Diane Dean, Stephen Tucker, Ann Ulrey, Charles Ganus, Hal Capps, and Janet Thompson
Narrator: Marilyn Graff
Chorus: The Royal Wives
Uncle Thomas: Tom Reppart
Little Eva: Martha Nelson
Topsy: Tommie Jones
Poor Eliza: Linda Graff
Royal Hounds: Terry McRae and Ricky Murray
Angel George: Dalton Eddleman
Buddha: Max Hager
Pantomimists: Bob Baucom, Linda Stafford, Mickye Miller, Mary Lea Thompson, and Judy Daniels
Rey de la Torre, classic guitarist (program)

The Harding College Lyceum Series. Performance on February 19, 1959.
The Maker of Dreams (1958 program)

Performed December 11,1958.

Cast:
Pierrette: Liz Sears
Pierrot: W. Keith Brenton
Manufacturer: Eric Manlove
Mark Twain Tonight (program)

The Harding College Lyceum Series. Performed March 12, 1958.

Cast:
Mark Twain: Hal Holbrook
Joyce Flissler, violinist (program)

The Harding College Lyceum Series. Performed February 15, 1957.

Joyce Flissler: violinist
Bela Szilagyi: pianist