The Skin of Our Teeth – 1959

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Title
The Skin of Our Teeth
Start Date
18/03/1959
End Date
28/03/1959
Abstract
“Its theme is the survival of man through three seeming disasters – the Ice Age, the Deluge, and total war and this theme is treated in a very light hearted manner”. “An epitome of the history of mankind told as a comic strip”.
Author
Thornton Wilder
Director
Keith Macartney
Designer
Peter Kortschak
Company
Melbourne University Dramatic Club (MUDC)
Venue
Union Theatre
Reviews
Farrago 24/3/1959 p 9 ” Germaine Greer became steadily more at home as the play moved on in the role of Mrs Antrobus”.
Photo
Headshot of Germaine Greer Farrago Tues March 17, 1959 p7
References
Farrago; Programme
Cast
Sabina – Anne Harvey; Mrs Antrobus – Germaine Greer; Henry – Paul Clarkson; Fortune Teller – Suse Way; George Antrobus – Ian Harrison; First Announcer – Robin Hardiman; Robin Cuming; Gladys – Miriam Baer; John Moyle; Jennifer Murphy; Janet Stahl; Deirdre O’Day; Michael Joshua; Anthony Willams
Notes
Farrago March 17, 1959, p7 “Germaine Greer returns to the Union to play Mrs Antrobus, her last appearance being as Aunt Sylvia in 1956 STC production of “This Happy Breed” Article also note “Professor Mccartney “produced the first commencement play in the Union Theatre in 1939”. Stage Manager: Rhyll Moyle Costume Designer: Brian Corless Lighting Design: Ron Field