Betty Allen rehearsing with Virgil Thomson and Joel Thome

View of mezzo-soprano Betty Allen rehearsing with composer Virgil Thomson and director Joel Thome, portrait of director/conductor Joel Thome and self-portrait by Erik Satie. Printed on front: "A musical tribute to Alexander Calder. Revival of Erik Satie's 'Socrate' with moving sets by Alexander Calder and Virgil Thomson / Gertrude Stein - 'Four saints in three acts' by Orchestra of Our Time, Joel Thome, conductor. November 10th and 11th, Beacon Theater, New York City. Virgil Thomson listens as Joel Thome directs impromptu rehearsal with Betty Allen. Ms. Allen sings the title role of 'Commere' in the New York performances of 'Four saints in three acts.' Joel Thome, music director/conductor of Orchestra of Our Time, pictured in front of sketches for Calder/Socrate set. Project for bust of Mr. Erik Satie (painted by himself) with a thought: 'I came into the world very young, at a very old time ...'" Handwritten on back: "Singer, mezzo-soprano."