1955 - 1951 Seasons

The Tidings Brought To Mary

December 5, 1954
8:20 PM
St. Joseph Auditorium
A vintage flyer from The College of Saint Benedict presenting "The Tidiinggs Brought to Mary" by Paul Claudel, performed by the Adelaide and Johnny Players at St. Joseph Auditorium on December 5, 1954, at 8:20 p.m.
Newspaper clipping titled "St. Ben's And St. John's Pool Talents for Play" about a modern miracle play directed by Paul Gelman, featuring Mary Ann Galizia and other students. The play will be performed at the College of St. Benedict's on Saturday and Sunday.
Text from a newspaper article titled "CSB Produces Claudel Drama." It describes a play, "The Tidings Brought to Mary," highlighting the cast and roles. The article mentions show dates as December 4 and 5.
A newspaper clipping continuing a text about the Claudel drama highlighting a family's setting at Monsanvierge, a convent. It mentions Sister Colman directing "The Tidings" from the CSB stage for the first time since 1941.
A black and white photo of three actors performing a scene from the play "Tidings Brought to Mary." One man stands to the left, a woman stands on a platform in the center, and another woman sits on a bench to the right, with a painted backdrop behind them.
A woman in a striped dress leans over a table, smiling at the camera. She holds a small object in her hands. Another person stands beside her, partially visible. Text in the corner reads, "'54 The Tidings Brought To Mary.
A black and white photo of two people sitting on the floor in medieval-style costumes beneath a framed painting of a bridge. Another person stands nearby, partially out of frame, holding a cup. Two large cylindrical objects are beside the seated pair.
A black and white photo shows a young person standing in a dimly lit room, holding and looking at a small framed object or picture. They are wearing a short-sleeved shirt. The room has plain walls, a door, and a ceiling light fixture.
A woman in a white dress poses with a small rectangular plaque or mirror in her hand, smiling in profile. Another person stands in the dim background. The phrase "'54 The Tidings Brought To Man" is visible in the corner.