Trying on Different Hats

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Trying on Different Hats

Trying on Different Hats

Dhahran, November, 1954. A scene from a stage play in Dhahran, wherein the characters Steve Hawkey and Linda Fitzhugh are horrified by the witch. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

By

Ithraeyat Editorial Team

10 minutes read

September 30, 2025

'Action!' And the film starts rolling and a new imagined world is recorded and comes to life.

Trying on costumes, playing roles or simply immersing oneself in a book or play or movie, there are many ways to escape and imagine a different world, a different perspective, and even a different self altogether.

In our latest edition, we go back in time and see how theater, cinema and the different worlds we create continue to entertain as they challenge us to think outside the confines of our realities.

<p style="text-align:justify;">Dhahran, 1950s. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">A film projector showcasing movies and documentaries, 1950s. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.  <br> </p>

Dhahran, 1950s.

A film projector showcasing movies and documentaries, 1950s. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p style="text-align:justify;">Dhahran, September 30, 1949. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Aramco theater scene from the stage play Mr. Roberts. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.  <br> </p>

Dhahran, September 30, 1949.

Aramco theater scene from the stage play Mr. Roberts. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>Dhahran, September 30, 1949. </p><p>Aramco theater scene from the stage play Mr. Roberts. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.  <br> </p>

Dhahran, September 30, 1949.

Aramco theater scene from the stage play Mr. Roberts. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>Dhahran, November, 1954.</p><p>Terry Sutherlin (left) looks unhappy with his hat but not Judy Hendrix (right).  Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

Dhahran, November, 1954.

Terry Sutherlin (left) looks unhappy with his hat but not Judy Hendrix (right). Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>Most likely the Alice in Wonderland play, undated. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

Most likely the Alice in Wonderland play, undated. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p style="text-align:justify;">Dhahran, October 1955.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Cast of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, a theatrical presentation of the Dramaramco production on its 10th anniversary. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.</p>

Dhahran, October 1955.

Cast of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, a theatrical presentation of the Dramaramco production on its 10th anniversary. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.

<p>Television Studio, undated. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.<br> </p>

Television Studio, undated. Courtesy of Aramco Archives.