Hilarious Comedy Theater By Company M, 442nd RCT

Co. M, Bn., 442nd Inf., was responsible this week for the hilarious and enjoyable show presented each Wednesday night at Dixon stadium. Opening the program, M. C. Pvt. Timo Tomikoshi, better known as “Timoshenko,” introduced Pvt. Kashu Nishida's warblers who sang Hawaiian melodies. The entire program was one of talented variety ranging from a saxophone solo by Cpl. Kenneth Miyake, to a tonette (hill-billy “sweet potato”) solo by Pvt. Frank Mimura and an inimical and screamingly funny “strip tease” by Sgt. Noble Taziri. Most outstanding on the program, however, was the “G. I. Wahine chorus” composed of hairy-legged, broad-shoulder, bearded soldiers who were dressed in bright peasant-like ankle-length gowns. Kicking their G. I. shod feet in true “chorus girl” fashion, the chorus went through a routine which included the famous French can-can —all of which left the audience breathless with uproarious laughter. Closing the program MC “Timoshenko” led the entire audience in singing “Aloha Oe.”

Behind the scenes activity included Lt. Francis Takemoto, representing the officers, who kept the program going smoothly and Pvt. Tad Beppu, producer of the show. Visiting “backstage,” one is very conscious of the fun being enjoyed not only by the audience but also by the cast. As one cast member stated, “practicing for these shows is more fun than the actual presentation. Some of the funniest situations arise —.” Of constant worry to the chorus were their stuffed figures, the “gooey” lipstick, and the long skirts. Advice on solutions to these harassing problems was fast and free. Another source of laughter was the “prop man” who kept forgetting chairs left on the stage. In the middle of a number where it was song, dance or otherwise, the prop man” could be counted on for an appearance — time to pick up part of a costume which had fallen from a dancing hula "girl.” Although all the cast members were emphatic in declaring their show could have been better with more practice, everyone present was positive the show was “pretty good.”