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Robert Morse Otterbein University Digital Commons @ Otterbein 1973-1974 Season Productions 1971-1980 3-6-1974 Three Men on a Horse Otterbein University Theatre and Dance Department Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/production_1973-1974 Part of the Acting Commons, Dance Commons, and the Theatre History Commons Recommended Citation Otterbein University Theatre and Dance Department, "Three Men on a Horse" (1974). 1973-1974 Season. 3. https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/production_1973-1974/3 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Productions 1971-1980 at Digital Commons @ Otterbein. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1973-1974 Season by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Otterbein. For more information, please contact [email protected]. otterbein college theatre presents PROFESSIONAL GUEST ST AR ROBERT MORSE in THREE MEN ON A HORSE . by JOHN CECIL and GEORGE ABBOTT MARCH 6-7-8-9, 1974 Director - JOHN MORROW Designer-Technical Director - FRED J. THAYER Costume Designer - PETIE DODRILL Robert Morse is oppearing thru the courtesy ol Actor's Equity Association and Robanhil Productions, THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE "SHOW BUSINESS" (and Buckeye Federal Savings) ror a friendly, helpful cast. Why not get :w "better acquainted'' with Buckeye tomorrow? Ett!, BUCKEYE FEDERAL SAVINGS and loan association INSURED SAVINGS 1 SOUTH STATE STREET - WESTERVILLE Downt.own Office: 36 E. Gay St. 11 Convenient Locations €HESROWN 4675 KARL ROAD COLUMBUS, OHIO 43229 OLDSMOBILE, INC. (614) 846-3040 ROBERT MORSE receives keys to o 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass from Andy Kalan, Leasing Manager of Chesrown Leasing Company. Through the courtesy of Norm Chesrown, Chesrown Olds Inc. and Bob Hudson, V. Pres. Chesrown Leasing Company, arrangements were made to furnish the car during Mr. Morse's stay. ELLIOTT-COOPER-BARR INSURANCE AGENCY BLENDON REALTY 39 N. State St. Westerville, Ohio 882-2335 882-2336 GUEST ARTIST Professional actor ROBERT MORSE con­ tinues a tradition of guest professionals who have appeared on the Otterbein College Theatre stage for more than a decade. The Tony-award winning actor, most familiar for his stage and movie portrayal of the un­ principled but charming young executive in "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", has appeared in a number of success­ ful Broadway productions as well as in films. In addition, he has appeared on a number of television shows, including "The Velvet Glove" with Helen Hayes and "Thieves' Carni­ val". In 1968, he starred in his own series, a weekly musical show entitled "That's Life" . Robert Morse, born and educated in Newton, Mass., was determined to become an actor. Fired by youthful enthusiasm, he arrived in New York to display his talents on the stage, having seen Ray Bolger in "Where's Chorley?" 34 times. His career began with a series of juve­ nile leads, the first being the role of Barnaby Tucker in "The Matchmaker" with Ruth Gordon, and later in the film version with Shirley Booth. He was featured in "Say Darling", and with Jackie Gleason, Wolter Pidgeon and Eileen Herlie in the Musical "Take Me Along" . Following the smashing success of "How To Succeed", Mr. Morse co-starred with Walter Matthau in "Guide To A Married Mon", and with Robert Morley and John Gielgud in "The Loved One". Other films included "The Cardinal", "Oh Dad, Poor Dad", and "Where Were You When The Lights Went Out?" Married to the former Carole D'Andreo, an actress who was in "West Side Story", Robert Morse lives in New York with their three children, Andrea, Robin and Hilary. Among his many honors, one that impressed his family most was that of being named the "Stage Father of the Year" . The most recent Broadway role of Robert Morse was that of Daphne, the "busty bass­ fiddle player in an all-girl band" in the musical, "Sugar", based on "Some Like It Hot". Mr. Morse's performance in the production cemented his reputation as the "first great clown of the younger generation." Mr. Morse, however, expressed apprehension that this role might win him a new honor, that of "Stage Mother of the Year" . Fortunately, it didn't happen, and New York theatre critic Clive Barnes called Morse's performance "absolutely brilliant. '' JENSEN'S JEWELERS INC. 50 NORTH STATE STREET :lJiamonJJ & f<ingJ Bu/ova & cf!ongineJ Walc~eJ Phone 882-2959 City National Bank t1 Trust C Columbus, Ohio A, ompany Member First Banc Group Westerville Office 17 N. State St. Jim Sheridan, Mgr. 461 -7990 City National lets you BEAR get cash 24 hours a day. MONEYTREE PASSBOOK 7 days a week from the BONDS Cash •n Carry money machine. HILL FUNERAL WESTERVILLE HOME HARDWARE CO . 220 South State .. Merchandise That Satisfie8" 882-2166 882-2121 College and State Streets Westerville, Ohio otterbein college theatre and dept. of music present "Musical comedy at its glittering best." --f.111 ..... ,,.,., ., COLE POR'IIR ,... ., SAM•"' IEllA SPEWACK WED. MAY 15 - 7:30 THURS.-SAT. MAY 16-18 - 8:15 Box Office opens May 1 - 891-3331 HUNTINGTON u..J For All Your Banking Needs ;: NATIONAL Westerville Office State St. a11d Schrock Rd. 469-7066 THEATRE STAFF DIRECTOR OF THEATRE ...... .. ........ .. .... ... ..... ... .. (on leave) DR . CHARLES W. DODRILL DESIGNER-TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ............................. ...... ... .... PROF . FRED J. THAYER CHILDREN'S THEATRE DIRECTOR, COSTUME DESIGNER .... ... ... ...... PETIE DODR ILL INSTRUCTOR ... .. ..... .. ... ... .. .. .. ....... ... ......... .... ... .. .. .. ........ ....... .. ................... 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N ights & Holidays Bill and Pat Amrine 882-2000 221-4290 Complete Party Items Available or 882-7686 Westervil le Square Shopping Center presenting A UNIQUE PRODUCTION OF NEAR AND FAR DESTINATIONS IN EVERY PRICE RANGE Whether your whim includes fashionable London and tbe historic Haymarket Theatre or New York, famous for bright lights and big stars - our entire staff is at your service. Call or drop in any time for COMPLETE TRAVEL ARRANGE­ MENTS "around the country - or around the world!". 2460 BRANDON ROAD AT LANE AVENUE SHOPPING CENTER COLUMBUS, OHIO 43221 - PHONE 488-5931 PnTSIUIGH PAltffS BRINKMAN'S REXALL DRUG WMIEI & Mll1WOIIC Westervi I le's Prescript ion Center LUMBER CO. 2 S. State St. Westerville, Ohio 882-2375 185 County Line Road 882-2144 BEA VER SHOES Compliments of FEATURING QUALITY SHOES MORELAND Florsheim for men Natmalizer for women FUNERAL HOME Buster Brown for children 882-2197 WESTERVILLE SHOPPING CENTER CAST in order of appearance Audrey Browbridge ........................................................................ .................... Barbara Kosciuk** The Tailor ...... ................ ........................ .................... ................................................ Bill Brewer** Erwin Trowbridge ............................................................................................ ROBERT MORSE Clarence Dobbins .................. ... ... ... ................................. ......................................... Jerry ·Confer** Delivery Boy ........................................ ............ ........................... .............. ... .. .............. John Black Harry ............... .. ..................................................... .. ............. ........... .. .... .. .................. Gian Morelli* Charlie .. .... .. .. .. .. ............. ... .. ............................................................... ....................... Tony Mangia** Frankie .......... .................................. .............. ........ ... .. .. ............................... .................. John Cain* Patsy ..................................................... ................. ................................................ Richard Miller* Mabel ................ ............ .. .... .. .......................... ...... .. .. .............. ........ .. ..... ........................... Dee Hoty** Mosses .... ...... .. ... ......... , .............................................................................. .. .· .. .. .......... Randy Cole Gloria ................................................ ...................... ............. ............. ........... ................... Pam Hill** Al ................................'. .......................................................................... ... ......... ....... Steven Black Hotel Maid .... ................ ...................... :................................................................... Beth Machlan** Mr. Carver ......................... , ...................... .. .. .......................... ................................ Tony Del Valle** SCENES ACT I, Scene l: The living room of the Trowbridge house, Ozone Heights, New Jersey. The year is 1935. Scene 2: A barroom in the basement of the Lavillere Hotel, New York City. ACT 11, Scene l: Ozone Heights. Scene 2: A room in the Lavi 11 ere Hotel. ACT 111, Scene
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