Returning to Cambridge again, the Studio Players, members and students of Eva LeGallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre of New York City, will put on "The Great Catherine," by George Bernard Shaw, in Brattle Hall this evening at 8.15 o'clock. As far as is known this will be the third production of the play in this country. It is the first showing in this vicinity. The performance will be repeated tomorrow night.

Due to the enthusiastic response shown the Studio Players in December when they presented Henrik Ibsen's "When We Dead Awaken," they have decided to remain in Cambridge and to offer five productions, approximately one a month from now until May. The Players feel that there is a definite public which will support the production of really worth while drama in Cambridge, and are offering this series of productions to prove their convictions. The other plays in the series will include Chekoff's "Uncle Vanya," Quintero's "Fortunato," and Pirandello's "Naked." "Uncle Vanya," which will be the next production, will be played on February 23, 24, and 25.

One of Shaw's Masterpieces

Despite the fact that "The Great Catherine" has been produced so infrequently in this country, it is one of Shaw's masterpieces and should furnish an excellent evening's entertainment. The leading part will be taken by Robert Ross, of New York City, one of the most prominent members of Miss LeGallienne's company.

The sponsors for the series of productions include Mrs. Alvan T. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bancroft, Mrs. Richard M. Saltonstall, Mrs. William Dana Orcutt, Mrs. Charles T. Collens, Mrs. Steven W. Sleeper, Mrs. Guy Currier, Mrs. George L. Paine, Mrs. Charles Peabody, Mrs. Otis Weld Richardson, Mrs. Horace Morison, Mrs. C. Nichols Greene, Mrs. Carl P. Dennett, Mrs. William C. Cox, Mrs. Irving Babbitt, Mrs. Bliss Perry, and Mrs. Edward Ingraham.