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PAGE 12 DAILY NEBRASKAN 'Freshman Dramatics dors' Worlcsho ives Experience A 'li ft: 5t 4: MC WOM y v.-. -.".v jywvj. 5.y- .w-. ,i.wv 7.sy,y ynft-A Mtv.v 'NWMIM MMwMuuHtyuwjMr 4MttywwmK MWWMfiM; AVWfW'WVWW EOWELL MEMORIAL Theater was recently completed for the use of NU theatre productions. This is one of the most modern and best equippped theatres found on college campuses. Whether 3'ou plan to make your career in the theater or whether you simply have a desire to get behnd the footlights, you can find a place in the University Theater. Students may begin Theater work during their freshman year. they have prepared. The Instruc tional staff of the University Thea ter selects about 36 men and wens en for this group the basis of their talent. The freshmen as a group pres ent several plays near the cad of the first semester! Until the Fresh man Actors1 Wftrkchnn mne mt The Freshman Actors' Workshop : ,Lshed freshm wre R0t arforI provides an opportunity for tal-, to participate in Theater. Fresh- ented students to get help in j men gain experience by working dramatics. The program of the backstage diiring productions. workshop is set ud to cive fresh- Last year the University Theater worKsnop is set up to gne iresn presented such pavs fiS aih of men acting experience. They j a Salesman" and" Mourning Be- learn the act of acting from the j comes Electra." In March three directors of the University Drama- j Jab plays were given. They were tics Department. A minimum of j "e Jnv" .Cord" "B Euri . . , , ... . , pedes!" and A Cup of Tea." five hours work weekly ,s required j The productioils ere prepared by students during their laboratory Speech Students Work, Perform Over Station KNUS or KUON-TV Radio station KNUS and tele- j sons 'inder the direction of the 1 tion about the station's activities, vision station KUON-TV are the . Romance Languages Department Radio station KNUS broadcasts voice and the view of the Univer-, was given in June over Channel programs of interest to students siiy. 12. Parents could register their ' throughout the school year. The KUON-TV broadcasts over Chan- children for the French lessions by j station's headquarters are in the nel 12, and its headquarters are ! paying a fee to cover the expense basement of Temple Building, located on the second floor of j of the text books and instructions j Broadcasts may be heard daily Stout Hall. Most of the station's j that were sent to parents or to through a channel on Program programs are educational and in- j anyone interested in taking the , Service Monitors or through a j standard broadcasting frequently Lessons Given of 70 KC. Lessons in puppet-making and'. uch f the broadcasting time . . is devoted to disc jockey shows, puppetperating were also given book interviews a over KUON-TV. This television sta-' daily jjews report, tion puts out a monthly bulletin Student Practice which lists the prorram schedule BsA KN'S and KUON-TV pro-: for that month and gives informa- ! Jor tuld? actual of each student Sta dents who would like to join this group may try out near the end of September using scripts that formative. Interviews with Uni- i lessons. versity personnel, foreign students or interesting persons are often held. During the summer of this year KUON-TV conducted a series of educational programs mainly for children. A series of French les- Euentifni's town and campus 1229 R Ladies Apparell Phone 2-3645 Welcome to. Nebraska U. S"hen you choose Nebraska Uni versity for your ttt-bool, you made a Mi&e eboiee. You feel at home among your friends and neighbors, and you ill enjoy your college career. Vefcorne to Quenfins Too! Here you will find the most wanted dresses, cashmeres, and oilier sweaters, sportswear, jackets, hose and accessories, skirts and blouses. Quen tin's is the store for college women. A place to meet your friends, pass time, leave messages and buy your entire fall wardrobe needs. You can he sure if you buy it at QuenlirCt i in radio and television operation. Masquers Rewards NU Actors Hard-working, talented actors and actresses at the University are rewarded with membership in t Masquers, the dramatic fraternity for upperclassmen. To meet the qualifications for membership, one must be ac quainted with all phases of thea ter production and have earned a minimum of five "quality points." i scholarship attitude. classes. When Theater workers are not acting in a play, they work on the production staffs as stage hands, make-up artists, set designers, promotion personnel and property hands. The headquarters for the Uni versity Theater activities is in the Temple building. Darin; the 1954 1935 school year the new theater in Temple was nsed for the first time. The new theater Is modern and well-equipped. . Masquers, dramatic honorary for upperclassmen, is the goal of many greasepaint enthusiasts. For their work freshmen receive points which count toward membership in Masquers, which has a limited membership. New members are chosen for Masqners oa (he basis of their contribntion to the (heater, These points are earned by work ing behind the scenes as members of property, costume or stage com mittees and for participation in Irooratory or Theater plays. tach year the 20 members of Students interested in professional j Masquers produce, direct, and act radio or TV work get on-the-job in an annual Masquers Show. The , experience in a3 phases of these types of communication. I The goal of many speech majors working in radio and related fields is Alpha EpsHon Rho. an honorary annual show is usually either comedy or a melodrama. Outstanding Theater workers are honored each year at the Mas quers' Awards Banquet. "Oscars fraternity for men and women. 1 go to those who ha ve been outstand The purpose of the organization ing in laboratory theater, technical is to advance and recognize theater, freshman acting and the scholarship in radio and related advancement of theater activities fields. It is open to students ex perienced in broadcasting activi ties, and a seven average is re quired for membership. Masquers also donate time and service to the commuiity by pro ducing and directing the Lincoln Junior League's Children's Theater. JL 5 NEBRASKA ' CIEAIXG end LAWID3Y Daily pick up and delivery at all frater nities, sororities, and dorms. Located just across the street from the main campus. Guaranteed work plus 10 off on all cash and carry. for tmarter locking clothes cell Tht front LAUNDERS EVflfIS CLEANERS 333 UQ. 12TS1 FffOflE 24941 O Masquers bold an annual ban quet at which plaques and keys are awarded to the best actors and actresses in various classifications of acting, to the best set designer and to the best backstage worker. Kosrnet Klub Gives Shows The purpose of Kosmet Klub is to bring drama and enjoyment to the students of Nebraska Univer sity. The Klub is composed of 20 junior and senior members and the sophomore workers and is open to men only. During the year the Klub pro duces two shows, The Fall Revue and the spring musical. The Fall Revue is an all male show com posed of six skits. Usually the skits are -prepared byl fraternities and selected through try-outs by Kos met Klub. In addition to the skits, the Fall Revue also features the revealing of the Nebraska Sweetheart and Prince Kosmet, who are chosen by student vote. The spring musical is put on by coeds as well as men. Kosmet Klub selects and conducts the try-outs. The direction of the show is left to Nebraska's music and drama tics faculty. The Klub is in charge of promoting the sow, selling tick ets, handling props, and setting up scenery. The show is also the time that the Most Eligible Bachelors are presented. To close out the year, the Hub also sponsors the Interfratemity Sing oa Ivy Day. The Kosmet Klubbers can well be proud of their work for their shows are well attended and enjoyed by many students, fulfilling the Klub's par-pose. A moderate decrease in auto mobile accidents was reported in 1954. Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive.