1940s Productions

Penny Wise - March 1947

Claudia - January 1948

The Dragon Who Giggled - May 1948

Ladies in Retirement - December 1948

Penny Wise

Adult Play

March 1947

The image shows a vintage theater program for the play 'Penny Wise' performed by the Stony Hill Players, directed by Frederick Scheff, written by Jean Ferguson Black, scheduled for March 22, 1947, at 8:15 P.M. at Lincoln School in New Providence.
A cast list for a play titled 'Penny Wise,' featuring characters Jeff, Tina, Martha, Gordon, Penny, Katherine, and Commissioner Dunn, with actors' names, set against a simple decorative border. The scene is Penny Wise Farm in Connecticut. The play ha

Claudia

Adult Play

January 1948

The cover page of a school play program for "Claudia," presented by the Stony Hill Players, directed by Frederick Scheff, performed at Jonathan Regional High School in Springfield, NJ, on January 24th, 1948, at 8:15 P.M.
The cast list for a play called "Claudia," showing actors and roles, scene descriptions, and setting details.
Vintage event ticket for a performance of Claudia by Stony Hill Players on January 24, 1948, at 8:15 p.m. at the Regional High School Auditorium, costing $1.20 including tax.
Three newspaper articles about a theatrical play called "Claudia" performed by Stoney Hill Players. The first article announces the play will be given for the benefit of schools. The second provides details on rehearsals, performance date, and ticket

The Dragon Who Giggled

Adult Play

May 1948

A newspaper article about a children's play titled 'The Dragon Who Giggles,' including information about casting, rehearsals, and production details. Staged in 1948.
Group photo of children and adults in front of a painted brick house backdrop, including a child holding a sign and people dressed in period clothing, likely during a children's performance or school event.
Newspaper clipping announcing the presentation of 'The Dragon Who Giggles' on May 20, 1948 with details about rehearsals, performances, and group activities related to the play in Berkeley Heights.

Ladies in Retirement

Adult Play

December 1948

The playbill for the play 'Ladies in Retirement,' presented by The Stony Hill Players, is designed for a benefit event at Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in Springfield, New Jersey, on December 3 and 4, 1948, at 8:30 P.M.
The cast list, scenes, and production staff of a play. The play's setting and schedule are described, along with acknowledgments for support.