Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 18, 1961
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Rehearse 'Roberts': Walking through a scene from "Mister Roberts," wartime comedy that opens tomorrow at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, are Suanne Burris (left) as Ann Girard, Stan Woodson (center) in the title role and Patrick Ross as Doc. The production of Thomas Heggen's and Joshua Logan's Broadway hit, directed by Donald Lovell, is the first show of the 1961 - 62 season of the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. The play will run through Saturday.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
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The New Winter Festival of the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) opened last night with a gala black tie preview of Edward Albee's "Tiny Alice." Hosting the performance for the invited audience and a reception honoring the company of the visiting American Conservatory Theatre were (from left) University Vice President Marvin L. Niehuss, Associate Director of the PTP Mrs. Robert C. Schnitzer, Mrs. Niehuss and Prof. Schnitzer, the program's executivie director. For the occasion, Mrs. Schnitzer selected a black gown with a rose-colored satin stole. Topping the black floor-length gown worn by Mrs. Niehuss was a white sequinned jacket. The evening's performance marked the first time in U.S. theatrical history that a troupe of Broadway players, sponsored by a major university, played a guest engagement at another regional theatre center under university sponsorship. The guest company is sponsored by Carnegie Tech.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
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In Preview Audience: Dean of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and Mrs. Stephen H. Spurr of Colliston Road were among members of the invited audience yesterday at the premiere of Edward Albee's controversial play, "Tiny Alice."

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
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Conversation Before Curtain Time: Exchanging brief greetings before yesterday's 8 p.m. curtain time at the gala premiere of the Professional Theatre's New Winter Festival were Dean of the University's School of Education and Mrs. Willard C. Olson of Barton Shore Drive and Vice President for Academic Affairs Allan F. Smith. The visiting company of 30 Broadway actors, directors, designers and technicians will next stage Moliere's "Tartuffe" on Jan. 24 under William Ball's direction.