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Students at Vanport learn by doing in the theatre arts. The costumes are made by students; the scenery, lighting, and properties are all student projects . Set­ tings for "The Pursuit of Happiness" and "I Have Been Here Before" were de­ siqned by Pete Howard, a student. The business management and house management of the plays are handled by students. During the past year, 52 men and 46 women have appeared in productions, many for the first time . Winter quarter saw the production 01 two one-act plays under Miss Clifford's direction. "Family Album" from Noel Coward's "Tonight at 8:30" was Vanport's play in the annual Intercollegiate Drama Festival at Linfield College in February . The comedy was also played on the cam­ pus on a bill of one-acts in March. On this same bill was the school's con­ tribution to International Theatre Month, "These Small Things." This play by Marian Johnson, a Portland playwright. showed the necessity for better under­ sanding between people 01 different na­ tionalities and religions and how this could be effected through music as a common language . Also on the winter quarter schedule were eleven one-act plays directed by students in community drama. Presented on three afternoon bills, these plays pro­ vided acting experience lor many new­ comers to Vanport's drama department. I