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Show DRAMATIC READERS IN WEBER ACADEMY LECTURE COURSE T Fail Pardoe and Moroni Olscn. the two h-cal dramatic readers, gave the fourth number of the L913-1&H Weber academy lecture course last night at the academy and the large crowd that greeted them was a tribute to their popularity. Last night was the first opportunity that Ogden people peo-ple have had to Judge of the n-al ability abil-ity in the different iin-s of their art and the applause which followed each reading was a testimony of complete satisfaction. Not the least pleasing feature of the entertainment was the attitude of the two young men toward each other, not one of jealousy, but of comradeship and deep Interest In each other's work. The program was opened with n literary introduction by Mr Pardoe, in which he explained the different ele-ments ele-ments of dramatic art. The three elements, el-ements, he said, witp recitation, dramatic dra-matic leading and impersonation. Recitation, Rec-itation, he continued, was B narration Just the plain telling of a story; drama permitted' of activity and impersonation im-personation called Into play all the powers of the actor. Mr. Parde also gave a brief review of the poets and playwrights whose works were Presented. Pre-sented. Following Mr Pardoe's talk, Mr Ol sen recited "Mandalay" and "Mother o' Mine" by Kipling. Both were given in well modulated voice and with pleasing effect The first act of "The Glided Fool." by Guy Carletn. was next given by Mr Pardoe. This play was written for laughing purposes only and, as the plot was unfolded bv Mr. Pardoe, the platform seemd filled with people, so realistic weie his gestures and changes of facial expression and oiee. Mr Olsen's next number was the first act of "The Devil's Disciple." by Bernard Shaw and his reading of this great protest against hypocrisy, by the great Enclish playwright, brought out every character with vivid distinctness. distinct-ness. His Interpretation of the lines of Richard Dudgeon, "The Devil's Disciple." Dis-ciple." could not have well been bettered. bet-tered. Mr. Pardoe chose as his closlnc number the first act of "Hamlet" by Shakespeare. Blank verse Is the most difficult kind of reading b a dramatic reader, but the number was handled by Mr Pardoe with perfect vocal control con-trol and a fine depth of understanding The program was closed with the reading of Tennyson's classic poem. "The Passing of Arthur." by Mr. 01-sen, 01-sen, and his Interpretation of its Impressive Im-pressive lines held the audience It Is safe to say that few dramatic readers who have appeared locally are superior to the two local young men Both have perfectly controlled voices that carry well and are of pleasing quality and their Interpretative ability would give rank with the best hceum j readers |