Belleville Township High School East - Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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CAST Ed Hutson Macbeth Julie Peters Lady Macbeth Bill Gatlin Duncan Siwerd Al Sanders Malcolm Gary Wiedemann Donalbain Young Siward Hermes Miller Banquo English Doctor Brad Main Macduff Vicky Seavers Lady Macduff Tim Faltus Lennox Steve Beltz Menteith soldier Dave Wi ltsie Agnus Soldier Jim Eilering Caithness Soldier Janet McHaney Fleance Gary Bach Messenger Pat Leahy Seyton Dale Cooper Son. The fall play this year, which was presented October 17, 18, and 19, and which is annually directed by Charles Zeller, was William Shakes¬ peare ' s MACBETH. This was the first time that a Shakesperean play had ever been attempted on the East Stage. A fine set was designed by Mr. Ron Isom, who was able to transpose small B100 into a medieval castle.

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.. .and the beginning is always hard. The first day of find¬ ing lockers, classes, johns, and eating cafeteria food could scare anyone. Remember? But, actually it all starts before that first 8:30 whistle blows. You know what I ' m talking about. The day your schedule arrives. Your mom ' s threatening to cut off your supply of peanut butter if the phone rings one more time. Your ear ' s so sore and your mouth ' s so dry, but you just have to call up Karen to see when she eats lunch, and ask Dan if you can borrow his locker again this year. Every year it ' s the same; things never change. Then the big day arrives. That first day of school. The day your dreams come true. . . or should I say night¬ mares?. .. It ' s horrible. Everyone ' s really restless, trying to get kids down on the floor and smearing lipstick on them. The bus driver warns, ' it isn ' t going to be like it was last year, ' b ut everyone knows it will be. Paula David I wore a dress! Cathy Daesch No comment. sophomore boy On my first day, I was so nervous I got sick on the bus driver! anonymous I nearly died the first three weeks.. .1 couldn ' t find the toilets! senior girl The upper classmen were very cooperative. They always told me where to go. freshman

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CAST Jerry Fadden Captain, 3rd Attend. soldier Gary Metze Porter 4th Attend. Soldier Marcia Keller 1st Witch Carla Vitez 2nd Witch Liz Johns 3rd Witch Linda Smith 1st Lady Sue Brierly 2nd Lady Paula David 3rd Lady Marty Riegel 4th Lady Dave Garrett Lord Old Man Scotch Doctor Bruce Mitzan Murderer 1st Attend. Soldier Bob Patterson Murderer 2nd Attend. Soldier Linda Beaston Sue Brierly Apparitions The play included 30 enthusiastic students in the cast as well as many hardworking behind the scene crew members. The costumes worn in the production, which ranged from medieval evening gowns to suits of armor, to witch outfits, were ordered from Ead ' s Costume Company in New York. The play was certainly a success; for the first time in East ' s history, the fall play was sold out all three nights.