Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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A the Curtain Rises My Fair Lady Begins With practices held every night, the auditorium became a second home for the cast. L'We would have practice from seven to eleven. I would only be on stage for maybe twenty minutesf' ,lason Arm- strong said. lVIany students found it difficult to re- hearse and still keep up with their home- work, but Tiffany Walker actually found it easier. When I was not needed on stage, I did my homework. I really got more work done than I normally didf, she said. The funniest moment of the play came during dress rehearsal. In one song, Eli- za. Kerrie Brinkman, sang Dona tell me, show me that you love mef, And show herii was what Freddy, Jason Armstrong. almost did. At just the right moment, his pants came unfastened and he scrambled to keep them from falling. It drew the biggest laugh of the whole production. Rehearsals ended and the auditorium filled. The orchestra began the overture', and the curtain rose. The cast sat in the basement of the auditorium awaiting their scene. nl spend most of my time in the basement because I am only in one scenef, Nicki Kaseeska said. Most of the time we talk, but we also listen to music and play gamesf, As the cast look their final curtain call, they felt both relief and sadness. They were glad it was all over, but, in a way, had never wanted it to end. Special friendships formed during the eight weeks of rehearsal. HThis year was really special and important, because itis my last year, and I have a big rolef, Kim Duffy said. g'The last performance is go- ing to be sad because I'll probably never act with some of those people again. 1 . , . Man O The opening scene includes the poor, dirty Cock- neys. junior Dash. Roger Neal. and Steve Ilorton watch as liliza sings about how lovely it would be to lu' rich. All-School Production W ' fry' I A R' i -1 An angry Eliza Doolittle, Kerrie Brinkman, purses her lips as she sings Just You Wait about llenry Higgins, her instructor.

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After Hour Auditions ended, but, still, stomachs churned and nerves jumped. After lunch, students raced to the senior hall to see if their names were posted on the class list for the all-school production, 'flVly Fair Lady. The production gave all students the opportunity to perform. There are a lot of people who get involved with the all- school production. lt is exciting for the whole student body to work together to make it successful. said Tiffany john- son. The performance included the work of Cast members plus those who built props, art students who painted the scenery, and band members who played in the or- chestra. Orchestra practice was fun. I like to see how the songs lil it, especially when Mr. Harris plays the parts of Eliza Doolittle and llenry Higgins, jodi Thomas said. ls It Worth lt? Lines had to be memorized in a short period of time, and cast members re- hearsed in the halls, during lunch, and even during class. l've caught myself talking like lliggins, the person l playf, Trey Hustmann said. With many of the parts having accents, each person had to perfect his part. uIt's hard to stay in character, especially when youire on stage with some of your closest friends, Kim Duffy said. I had to grow sideburns for my part as Colonel Pickering. After the first cou- ple of days, it really itchedf' said Richard Stevenson. The last practice ended - there was only time for minor changes. l think the students will do a good job. We have a large cast, so that gave more students an opportunity to perform, and the story has an interesting plot, said Mr. Kenneth Cox. 'gl am expecting great things. Cast members worked long and hard hours to learn thi- songs and dances. Ascot Cavotlc dancers prac- tice their scene whilc also learning the songs. Members of the cast rehearsed their lines as paint- crs hurried to finish thc backdrops. Kerrie llrinkman and Tray Rustmann go through speech lessons as Mrs. Janet Dillz finishes a lamp shade. All-School Production

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At the Royal Embassy Ball, Zolten Karpalhy, Dan Gallagher, reintroduees himself to Henry Higgins, Trey Rustmann, explaining that Karpathy was an old student of his. Before the waltz, the housekeeper, Kim Duffy. and Pickering, Hiehad Stevenson, discuss preparations for sending Eliza to the Royal Ball. While making fun of Eliza, Mrs. Hopkins, played by Kim Willis. tells the crowd and her father. Alfred P. Doolittle, Jason Wall, that liliza wants nothing but her hirdcage and her fan. A favorite ar-livity among the elite. gossiping, is praeliced at the Royal Embassy Ball. Freddy Hyn- sford-llill. Jason Armstrong. Mrs. lfynslord-Hill, Shannon Herbert, and Mrs. lliggins. Tiffany Walk- er, discuss Eliza Uoolittle's clehut at the Ascot. All-School Production 27