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Issue Details: First known date: 1923... 1923 Preparing for Speech Night
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The Riverview girls are preparing for their performance of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (q.v.), but are having trouble in deciding who will play the role of Portia. The girls learn that their shy friend, Jane, is the daughter of Mrs. Lee Richmond, a famous Shakespearean actress, who visits the school, guides them through a performance, and reveals that Jane has rehearsed the part of Portia 'many times'.

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  • Extract begins 'The Riverview Dramatic Club had grown...' and concludes "...May I have the pleasure of seeing you and all these girls here, and any 'pres.' or 'pros.' that may not be present, on the opening night?"'

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    y separately published work icon The School Paper for Grades VII and VIII no. 286 December 1923 Z1658415 1923 periodical issue children's 1923 pg. 165-168
    Note: With photograph: 'Characters in the Trial Scene, The Merchant of Venice', 'taken after the performance last Shakespeare Day at the School of Domestic Arts, Fitzroy.'
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