ALL THE NEWS OF "COME ON DAD" LYI O1vpra e .u TIDE WEATHER Gales of Laughter, Showers of Melody and Storms of Applause. VOL. 1. No. 1 SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1919 HELP YOURSELF OPERA SEATS ON SALE MONDAY SBNETZKYWRITES MOST Of MUSIC PARTICIPATORS IN PRODUCTION BET TICKETS FIRST; OTHERS IN ORDER COMPOSER OF PAST SCORES PIRES TO NEW SUCCESSES AS- "MARRY ME, MARY" EXPECTED TO BE HIT Philip Diamond, '21, Merle W. Kahn, '20, and Z. H. Roderick, '21E, Aid In Producing Tunes By Edgar L. Rice, With a record of over 30 songs pro- duced for Union operas since his ini- tial work for "All That Glitters" in 1915, this list including the entire score for one operw, and half scores for two others, Abraham J. Gornetzky,, '19L, again comes to the fore this year in the music of"Come On, Dad." Such a recoi bespeaks itself, mark- ing Gornetzky as undoubtedly the most popul'ar song writer who has attend- ed the University of Michigan. To trace his work in the annals of the school is a simple task, for it is but necessary to turn to the Michigan song book to find evidences of its per- manence. "There Are No Tears" In 1915 the opera "All That Glitters" attributed much of its success to a pensive, thoughtful waltz song, "There Are No Tears," contributed by Gor- netzky, together with six other num- bers. Difficult it is to spend an evening on the waters of the Hurou -in the spring, floating lazily along, with the1 swish of the water as the canoe cuts the river into ripples before it alone breaking the silence, without calling to memory Gornetzky's "Out in My Old Town Canoe." Its soothing, gliding melody seems to be almost a part of the charm of the Huron at its best. Again, what student has not been thrilled by the stirring, martial strains of "Men of the Maize and Blue" as the Varsity band has swung on to the (Continued on Page Six) Toy Soldiers Used 21Y !Jaines In Writing Opera Donal Hlaine,, author of "Come On, Dad," spends part of his tine at bis hon in Kalamazoo playing wilh LIFE MEMBERS TO HAVE FIRST CHOICE IN THE SEL- ECTIO' MUST GET SLIPS MONDAY AT UNION OPERA TRIP INCLUDES ONLY MICHIGAN CITIES UNION TAKES ENTIRE CHARGE OF PRODUCTION FOR ALUMNI "For Michigan Only," might well be termed the slogan of this year's Un- ion opera as it swings out on its an- nual tour during spring vacation, in- cluding in its itinerary Detroit, Lans- ing, Flint, Saginaw, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Continuing the policy adopted last year, the Union will take entire charge of the opera itself, relieving the'various alumni associations locat- ed throughout Michigan of any re- sponsibility. With few exceptions these organizations have been inac- tive in the cities to be visited, and it was thought unwise to depend too much upon their co-operation. Plays Detroit First Final arrangements for the visit to Detroit are incomplete with regard to the theater at which "Come On, Dad" (Continued on Page Six) Like .A Waltz? Then Plan To See ."Come On, Dad;" They're dreamy Cast And Chorusl Of Union Opera The above is a picture of the cast and chorus of "Come On, Dad," taken in the assembly room of the new Un- ion building. It only serves to give an idea of the large number of players participating in this year's Union pro- ducton. Following are their names, and the parts they play: The Cast Street singer, Carlos Zanelli, '19E; S. Swanford Stokes, Matt Towar, '19; Waiter, Cecil Rhodes, '20E; Thomas Broadhead, Sr., Jame's E. White, '20; Tom Broadhead, Knight Mirrielees,'20E; Mary Broadhead, Paul Wilson, '20; Alice West, H. B. Shirk, '21E; Mrs. Marmaduke Wells, George Duffield, '21; Flora Wells, Richard B. Marshall, '21E; First porter, Harland Buck, '20E; Second porter, Raymond Corwin, '21E; Peter Grant, Paul Moore, '19; First spy,'Georre Rogers, '21E; Second spy, George Cadwell, '21L; Senor Jones, E. R. Elzingo, '22M; Artist, David-D. Nash, '20; Poet, H. C. Waltzer, '21; Musician, Joe Geb- hart, '21E; Officer, Reed Bachman, '20; President of Aragon, A. D. McDonald, '19; First guard, Lee Woodruff, '21.; Soldiers, citizens of Argazile, diplo- mats, dancers, etc. The Chorus Group 1-R. L. Drake, '21; C. V. Krout, '21P; W. N. Frank, '20P; H. E. Covert, '20; P. E. Ringer. '21; A. C. Heimendinger, '20E. Group 2-H. G. Griffit, '21; H. R. Every, '20E; W. H. Turner, '21; E. F. Moore, '20E; E. C. Davis, '20; T. R. Jeffs, '19E. Group 3-P. R. Kempf, '20; R. C. Travis, '21; R. E. McKean, '21; G. B. Riker, '20; T. D. Hinshaw, '21; A. R. Wagner, '20A. Group 4-P. T. Quarry, '19; C. H. Mason, '20; E. A. Winham, '21E; L. A. Lundquist, '19; G. V. Lancaster, '20; H. Whiting, '21. Group 5-R. F. Grindley, '21; A. H. Arndts, '20; F. L. Brewr, '21; M. H. Reniger, '20E; P. P. Hlutchinson, '21E; R. C. Morrisey, '21. "Ponce On, Dad,'' the Comeback Opera "Come On, Dad" is styled "The Come Back Opera," because it cele- brates the coming back of the men from service, and marks the return to the old type of show. COSTUMES AND SCENERY SURPASSPAST OPERA FUTURIST COLORINGS RESULT IN VERY STRIKING SPECTACLE (By Herbert R. Slusser) Over 200 costumes are used in the production of "Come On, Dad." The handsome chorus of feminine garbed inasculinites will be clad in dazzling creations valued at $6,000. The cos- tumes are made especially by Van Horn and Son, Philadelphia, who are known in the East as designers of costumes beautiful. The costumes worn by the girls are of the advance styles for next sum- mer and autumn, and exhibit many effects that are new. Dancers' costumes in the "Romance" number in the first act are very new in style, and the chorus of girls in the third act wear creations modeled after those of the Dolly sisters in "Oh, Look." The "matinee girls" in their apparel show the latest modes. Teh garb of the Spanish dancers is gay with brilliant shades.' The scenes are all in futurist color- ings, and the costuming of the pro- duction has been carried out along the same lines, making an unusually striking ensemble. Three massive stage settings are required. The set of the first act rep- resents the town of Manana, the cap- ital of the South American republic of Argazile, showimig the square with its curio shops and a famous old hotel. The second act shows a detention camp above the city on- a hill over- looking Manana, and the last act has for its setting the audience chamber of the president of the republic. It is in this scene that some of the most elaborate scenic effects and costum- ing will be presented. When it takes to the road, the "Come On, Dad" company will carry with it its entire scenery and costume equipment. Girls Get Seats Friday Girls will obtain their seats Friday from 2to 5 o'clock at Barbour gymna- sium, in the order of application. Any tickets remaining after the campus sale will be placed on sale Monday, April 24, at the Whitney theater. tin soldiers. He moves them about on a table watching them intently, and in their antics he takes a far greater inter- est than that evidenced by the five- year old who just received a con- signment of these men-of-metal from Santa Claus. Tii Soldiers Are Actors Playing thus does not, however, spell the approach of second childhood for Mr. Haines, who is now 33 years old. He has sincere method in his playing. For him they are not tin warriors, but real heroes, and real heroines, and real villians. By study- ing the positions they take up, he learns 'exactly the scenic possibilities of each act in the plays and the stor- ies he writes. But why tin soldiers? Why not chessmen, or match boxes? Perhaps because Mr. Haines is tremendously interested in military affairs. Most of his stories are based upon war or martial themes. It was his ambition during the recent European cataclysm to go to France as a war correspon- dent, but, fate decreed otherwise. For the 1919 Michigan opera, that was fortunate. Comes to Union's Rescue Last year two scenarios for this year's opera were submitted, and the judging committee told the authors to go ahead-and complete them. But the authors went into service, and I when the question of an opera came up in December, the undergraduate contributions were still unfinished. Donal Haines leapt into the breach, and "Come On, Dad," is the result. If Mr. Haines had gone to Europe, "Come On, Dad," would not have proven the laugh-producer it has al- ready been to' those favored laymen who have watched the show even in the early hours of rehearsing. Hours when costumes and scenes were about as much a matter of imagination as the actual activities of Mr. Haines' tin soldiers. Has Written Three Operas "Come On, Dad," will appear as the third Union Opera from the pen of Donal Haines. It was his fortune to write the first of these productions, "Micheganda," and he followed this; success with "Culture." Both of these were written as an undergraduate, when he was actively engaged in Uni- versity affairs. Among other things, he was the dramatic editor of The Daily in 1908, and news editor in 1909, the year of his graduation. Haines arrived in Ann Arbor in the fall of 1906, after having spent one year at Kalamazoo college. It is whispered by some that his 'advent to the University was 'in search of a larger field of conquest. Be that as it may, he found fields, and according to all eye witnesses, he conquered them. He found his chief interest in literary work throughout his college course, and specialized for a time on dramat- Women Will be Given Opportunity to Hity Friday at Barxumr Cyinashun -NoI War Tax Assessed Sale of tickets for "Come on Dad," the Union opera, will begin Monday. A scheme for distributing them that is believed will treat everyone fairly, and eliminate much bother and incon- venience, has been devised. Slips numbered serially will be giv- en out starting at 9 o'clock Monday morning in the lobby of the new Union building. There are two colors, a pink and a yellow. The pink is for participating life members, and the yellow for yearly members. Number Determines Order Tickets themselves. will be given out at stated times on the basis of the serial numbers handed out Mon- day morning. The first tickets sold will be to members of the cast, chorus, and com- mittees. Their mail orders will be filled before any other tickets are removed from the board. Each man is limited to six seats. Life Members First Participating life members get the next choice. They are to present themselves with the numbered slips they obtain Monday morning, at the Union, Tuesday afternon from 2 to 5 o'clock, or Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 3 o'clock. They will be given tickets according to the serial num- ber on their sips. No man can get more than four seats. Yearly members may obtain seats Wednesday from 3 to 5 o'clock, or Thursday from 2 to 5 o'clock. The same limitations as regards order of giving out tickets, and number to each man, hold here the same as in the case of life members. No war tax will be charged on tick- ets, as result of the action of the de- partment of interior in exempting the Michigan Union production, follow- ing the trip of Prof. Ralph W. Aigler last week to Washington. What is the greatest musical com- edy waltz every written, and what was the most spectacular waltz num- ber ever staged? Everybody won't agree of course with these selections, but it is probable that the majority would name "My Beautiful Lady" from "The Pink Lady" for the best waltz, and the staircase waltz in "The Count of Luxembourg" as the host spectac- ular waltz number. It is not known generally on the campus that the man who staged both of these famous numbers, and origin- ated the latter, is E. Mortimer Shuter, who is directing "Come On Dad." He was stage director for the original companies that made the two operas the talk of the amusement world. Specializes on Waltz Mr. Shuter has made a specialty of staging the waltz, and some very good effects along this line may be ex- pected in this year's pera. There are a number of very good waltzes, and it may be accepted that he has made the most of their possibilities. The Spanish dance in the first act is one in particular that may be antci- pated with delight. It was written by Gornetzky, and for sheer beauty of musical composition is probably one of the best pieces in the show. There is less of the blary rah rah type of music this year than ever be- fore, probably. With a book that will rank with most of the professional productions, and exceptionally tuneful music, it has not been necessary to rely on cheap effects to make the pro- duction a success. The ideal that has guided Union officials and Mr. Shuter is a show of the type of "Maytime." Whether they have accomplished it will be up to the campus and alumni to decide. Produced War Plays Mr. Shuter has been producing mus- ical shows for many years. During the war he worked for the Red Cross and other patriotic organizations. It was while producing a show for the soldiers that he first came under the attention of Ferdinand C. Bell, '21L, general chairman, who decided that he was the kind of director needed for this year's opera. ics,' a subject still a source of strik- ing pleasure to him. Makes Suecess in Literature Following his graduation with the degree of A. B., he plunged into liter- ary work, breaking first into "big time" in 1910 with two stories in "Everybody's" and one in "Scrib- ner's and one in "McClure's." Since that time he has been a regular contributor to the magazine world, and has enlarged this field by adding articles appearing in "Collier's" and in "The Outlook." - His first book ap- peared in 1912, "The Return of Pierre." This he followed in 1915 with "Clearing the Seas; or the Last of the Warships." "Come On, Dad," the second opera to be written by a graduate, was de- veloped from a scenario submitted upon request, and has every prospect of following as a logical successor the successes of "Micheganda" and "Culture." The best opera ever. .l TICKETS FOR "COME ON DAD" To be put on Sale at New Union as follows: Participating Life Members Yearly Members Women Tuesday, March 18, Wednesday, March 19, - - from 2 to 5 Wednesday, March 19, Thursday, March 20 from 3 to 5 from 1 to 3 - - from 2 to 5 Friday, March 21, from 2 to 5 I I ed Slips for Men given out at Union Desk, Mon., Mar. 17.-Numbered Slips for Women will be given out at Barbour Gym, Wed.