Salient: An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 12, No. 2, March 16th, 1949.
A Wish
A Wish
One realm in particular that has been [ unclear: untouched] is that of play-writing. It arises from the experience gained after the first Successful Drama Festival conducted with Winter Tournament last year. The policy has now been suggested that VUC send only original plays to Tournament. This I venture to suggest holds the greatest possibilities in encouraging original composition in this college and the use of the theatre as a vehicle for expression.
There are similarly fields for cultural development in stage and set designing; musical accompaniment and in movement and speech-training. All these activities will not only benefit the Drama Club's productions but also would integrate its doings with those of other clubs such as the Glee Club, Musical Committee and the Literary Society.
I await with eagerness the forthcoming major production " She Stoops To Conquer" which would seem to be even in its present embryonic state to have overcome the major problems facing it. But it can only be a success if it has the support of all the students of the college, in not only coming along but in noising abroad to all who may be interested, news of its forthcoming appearance.
The Drama Club through the energy of itself and of all students can add immeasurably to the welfare of the student body and furthermore the college.
C.G.P.