Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 15, 1952
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Unhappy Scene In 'Happy Times' - This scene from the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's production of "Happy Time" indicates that not everything is always happy. Here the Bonnard family gathers around Grandpa, played by A. B. Crandell (second from left), who has just injured himself. Others are (left to right) Jack Wall, Don Hawley, G. David Sellards, all sons of Grandpa, and Mickey Sager, a grandson. Also featured in the play is the water cooler held by Sellards. Supposedly filled with wine in the play, the cooler was found in Dexter and is believed to one of the few still around. "Happy Time" opens tomorrow night at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater and continues through Saturday.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 13, 1943
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In Civic Theater Benefit Play - G. Davis Sellards of Brooklyn Ave. and Margaret Allen, 1207 S. State St. (above) will play leading roles in the Civic Theatre production, "Easy Living" a three-act comedy to be given at 8:30 Monday and Tuesday nights in Pattengill auditorium. The performances are sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for its war service office and are open to the public. Miss Allen is a newcomer in Ann Arbor and in the theater group coming here from Findlay, O., with her sister, Ruth, who also has a part in the play. Mr. Sellards has scored several successes in the Civic Theatre's offerings in recent years.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 11, 1951
Caption:
Win Civic Theater 'Oscars' - Nancy McGee of 1107 Oakland Ave. (second from left) and Ted Heusel (extreme right) of 915 Dewey Ave. each won two "Oscars" at Saturday night's first annual Ann Arbor Civic Theatre award banquet. Miss McGee received awards for being named the best actress of the year and the best supporting actress; Heusel was honored as the best actor of the year and for directing the best play of the year ("Strange Bedfellows"). G. Davis Sellards of 3220 W. Huron River Dr. (extreme left) won an "Oscar" as the best supporting actor, and Mrs. Mabel Jones of 1135 Martin Pl. received a trophy for being the woman who contributed the most to the Civic Theatre during the past year. Miss Ruth Hussey (center), who will star in the Drama Season's production of "The Royal Family" this week, was a guest at the affair, which concluded the group's activities for the season.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 11, 1954
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Second Offering Tonight: Jackie Hall (foreground) plays the part of Mrs. Winemuller in the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's second production of the season, "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams, which opens tonight in Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Mrs. Winemuller, the insane mother, makes life miserable for her daughter, Alma, and her husband, played by Ruth Livingston and G. Davis Sellards.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 14, 1955
Caption:
Win Theater 'Oscars': These seven members of the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre received "Oscars" last night in recognition of their work during the year. Recipients (back row, left to right) were Robert Logan, best actor and best supporting actor; Eugene Conover, designer of best set; and G. Davis Sellards, chosen as the man who contributed the most to the Civic Theatre. In front row (left to right) are Mrs. Harriet B. Hamme, best supporting actress; Mrs. Beth True, best actress; Miss Jacquie Jaques, who received the T. Todd Jones award; and Miss Sue Huntley, woman who contributed the most to the theatre.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 14, 1955
Caption:
Scene From Civic Theatre Opener: Acting out one of the scenes from the season's opening play for the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre are (left to right) Gary R. Johnson, G. Davis Sellards and A. B. Crandall. The play, which opened in Lydia Mendelssohn Theater last night, is a courtroom drama set about 25 years ago, "Night of January 16th," by Ayn Rand. The play will also be performed tonight and tomorrow.