1950s Gallery 1

Three One-Act Plays:

Polly Patchwork

The Dear Departed

Curse You, Jack Dalton

Adult Play

January 1950

Ring Around Elizabeth

Adult Play

May 1950

A line drawing of a girl sitting on steps, playing a guitar, with large trees and a structure in the background. The text reads 'Stony Hill Players'.
A page listing production staff members for a film or theater production, including roles such as director, production staff, stage manager, and others, with names of the individuals assigned to each role.
Playbill for the play 'Ring Around Elizabeth,' a comedy in three acts by Charl Armstrong, performed on May 5 and 6, 1950. The cast list includes Sue Wadas, Mark Townsend, Elaine Proctor, Dorothy Metzler, Dorothy Kempf, Jean Townsend, Virginia Takacs,

Ramshackle Inn

Adult Play

November 1950

For Love or Money

Adult Play

April 1951

A drawing of a woman sitting on steps, playing a guitar, with a large tree and a column in the background. The text reads 'Stony Hill Players present'.
Playbill for the play "For Love or Money" by F. Hugh Herbert, performed on April 27 and 28, 1951. It lists the cast, including Mrs. Tremaine, Bill Tremaine, Mr. Tremaine, Mrs. Earl, Wilbur, Nita Havemeyer, Preston Mitchell, and Janet Blake. The play
A typed production staff list with roles and names, including production manager Phil Friend, scenery team and actors, lighting, sound, make-up, properties, publicity, ushers, and reception staff.
Flyer for a play titled 'For Love or Money', performed by The Stony Hill Players on April 27 or 28 1951 at Columbia School Auditorium at 8:30 PM, with an admission of $1.20. The flyer features a sketch of a woman's face with an elaborate hairstyle.
Newspaper article describing a theatrical performance by Stony Hill Players, highlighting their successful production of 'For Love or Money' at Columbia School Auditorium and mentioning upcoming production of 'The Doll's House' presented by Mark Town

Blithe Spirit

Adult Play

November 1951

Hand-drawn illustration depicting a girl sitting on steps, playing a guitar, with text that reads "Stony Hill Players present" and a background of trees and a building column.
Letter from Stony Hill Players celebrating six years of community theater, signed by President Tom Allan, with a logo and list of crew members including managers, scenery, publicity, properties, and ticket staff.
The image is a playbill for a theatrical production titled "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward, performed on November 2 and 3, 1951. It includes cast members, synopsis of scenes, and production credits.
Article 'High Cost Fails To Deter Players' discusses the high costs of putting on a play called 'Blithe Spirit,' including a budget breakdown with expenses, totaling $540. It quotes Miss Rodgers on the challenges of managing a high-budget performance
A typed script or playbill for a theatrical production, listing cast members, crew roles, and production details. Contains names of performers, directors, and technical crew, with some handwritten annotations.
A vintage flyer for a theatrical event titled 'Blithe Spirit' presented by Stony Hill Players at Columbia School in Berkeley Heights, scheduled for November 2-3, 1951, with a curtain at 8:30 p.m., tickets costing $1.20. The flyer features a quote at
Clipping from a newspaper article titled 'Blithe Spirit' Success Seen by Play Group. The article discusses rehearsals for a play called 'Blithe Spirit' performed by the Stony Hill Players, with details about the production, rehearsal progress, and su

A Doll’s House

Adult Play

February 1952

A faded playbill cover for 'A Doll's House,' a play in three acts by Henrik Ibsen, performed on February 1st and 2nd at Columbia School in Berkeley Heights, N.J., with a drawing of a woman playing a guitar.
Page with names and roles of production team members for a play or show, including categories like Lights, Sound, Makeup, Prompters, Publicity, Properties, Tickets, with respective names listed.
A page from a script titled "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Frederick Scheff, listing cast members and scene description, set in Helmer's house in Christina during winter 1879.
Headline about a theater group's rehearsal for a play at Columbia School on February 1 and 2.
A newspaper article about Doll's House at Columbia School, mentioning Stony Hill Players and individuals like Jean Townsend. The article features a black and white photograph of a woman with curly hair holding a tambourine, labeled 'Jean Townsend'.

Gloria Mundi

Adult Play

March 1952

A collage of three newspaper clippings about theater and drama performances at the Stony Hill Players. The clippings mention 'Gloria Mundi' presents challenge to players, a play directed by Frederick Scheff, with a focus on acting and theatrical activities.

Thanksgiving for Frieda

Adult Play

April 1952

Dear Ruth

Adult Play

May 1952

Flyer for a play called 'Dear Ruth' by Norman Krasna, performed by Stony Hill Players at Columbia School in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, on May 23rd and 24th, 1952.
The playbill for 'Dear Ruth,' presented by The Stony Hill Players, featuring the cast list and scene descriptions, set in the Wilkins' living room on Long Island.
A production staff list for a theatrical performance, including roles such as production manager, stage manager, business manager, and various committees with names listed under scenery, properties, makeup, prompters, lights, sound, tickets, publicit
Black and white photograph of Mrs. Elaine Proctor, a young woman with curly hair and fashionable makeup, in a vintage newspaper clipping. The headline reads 'Leading Lady'.

Goodbye, My Fancy

Adult Play

November 1952

Program cover for Stony Hill Players' production of 'Goodbye, My Fancy' performed on November 14-15, 1952 at Columbia School in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, featuring a sketch of a woman playing a guitar and sitting on stairs with a tree in the back
A typed document describing the Stony Hill Players, a community theater group, including their history, organization, and key production staff. It lists the production manager as Stewart Beekman and the business manager as Bob Powers. The document al
The playbill for the theatrical production "Goodbye, My Fancy," presented by The Stony Hill Players, featuring a cast list and scene descriptions, with some cast members and crew listed.
A newspaper article about the next performance of the play "Goodbye My Fancy" by the Stony Hill Players at Columbia School in Berkeley Heights, written by Fay Kanin. The article discusses the play's themes, the production details, and mentions Madeli

The Happiest Years

Adult Play

April 1953

A flyer for the Stony Hill Players Present The Happiest Years, an event held on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 1953, at Columbia School in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
A list of production staff members and committees for a play or film, including roles such as production manager, business manager, and various committees like scenery, sound, photography, hospitality, costume, ushers, publicity, with names of indivi
Playbill for 'The Happiest Years,' a comedy in three acts by Thomas Coley and William Roerick, directed by Frederick Scheff, featuring a cast including Martha Johnson, Richard Johnson, Alida Wentworth, Clara Graves, Bertram Graves, Roger Littlefield,
Black and white photo showing four people in a room. Two women are standing and three men, one shirtless, are sitting. The woman on the left is dressed in a sweater and bow tie. The woman in the middle is wearing a sleeveless dress. The woman on the