Film and Radio Guide (Oct 1945-Jun 1946)

May, 1946 FILM AND RADIO GUIDE 13 Stage Scripts to Improve Human Relations BY FELIX SPER Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn, New York Now that the war is technically over, we must continue to fight a revival of hate, discrimination, and prejudice. If we believe in our Bill of Rights and the other charters of liberty which have sprung up from time to time, we must take on the responsibility of teaching our students to practice these principles. We must make democracy tvork. The most effective aid, aside from the movies, is the stage script (as distinguished from the radio script) suitable for simple dramatization in classroom, clubroom, and assembly hall. Most of the pieces listed below have been issued by special organizations busy with the problem of bettering human relations. Unfortunately few publishers have found it profitable to start a new category or subdivision of the special-problem play. To be fully effective, these playlets must be followed by classroom discussion on the day of presentation. The English and history classes can best reenforce the truth or truths projected by one of these plays in the assembly. The wise teacher will not be troubled too much with how to motivate or correlate. The listing herewith submitted has been brought up to date. At the end of the title-lines, the symbols E, J, S, signify Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High levels. The other notations are self-explanatory. Stage Scripts All Aboard, by Ben Bengal S Soldiers in a train argue the question of discrimination when a Negro is forced to move to the rear. Extremely good dialog. Theatre Arts, September, 1944 Reprinted in Scholastic, December 4, 1944 As One Star Differeth J, S A dramatic presentation of the virtue of being different in manner, appearance, and ideas. Poetic lines are quoted here and there. Suitable for brotherhood week. National Conference of Christians and Jews 381 Fourth Avenue, New York City Free Divide and Conquer, by Allan Sloane and Bob Russell. E, J A Catholic, a Negro, and a Jewish boy play together. A bully divides their loyalty and picks up their marbles. A bystander points out the analogy to Hitler’s tactics. Green Publishing Company Box 823, Amityville, New York 15c Haven of the Spirit, by Merrill Denison. S Deals with Roger Williams and religious toleration. Dramatists Play Service, Inc. 6 E. 39th Street New York City 30c Huym Solomo7i, by Mildred J. Janusch J,S The generous contribution of the Jewish patriot and financier to the forces of George Washington is told simply. Scholastic, May 6, 1930 Haym Soloinon, by Marcus Bach S An interesting study of a little-known episode in the period of the American Revolution. Walter H. Baker 178 Tremont Street Boston, Mass. 35c A Hero Comes Home, by Jean Karsavina J, S A returning veteran is surprised to find antiSemitism at home. When he learns that his friend is a victim, he decides to join the counterattack against the evil. Stage for Action will perform it, free 130 W. 42nd Street New York 18, New York Jefferson Lives Today, by Anette Smith Lawrence J, S A plea for equality and freedom of all peoples. Aynerican Uiiity, March-April, 1943 Issued by Council against Intolerance 17 E. 42nd Street New York City Free Reprinted from "High Points," March, 1946