Bloomington High School - Bruin Yearbook (Bloomington, CA)

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DE DLY OISC3 P lay presentation ot llArsenic and Old Lace was said to be one ot the best productions ever held at BHS according to faculty and students alike. The combination of the caretully designed set, and professional acting abilities lead the audience into the nostalgic mood ot the l93O's. Each character was well portrayed by the actors and actresses, who were under the supervision of Mrs. Williams, drama coach. It was evident throughout the performance that many hours ot work went into the effectiveness of the lighting and sound. The story' centers around Pat Sperling, who plays nephew to the aunts who have been poisoningold gentlemen. Then Teddy played k Don Herth would bury the corpses the basement. The wit an spontaneity ot these actors adde humor and delighted the audience during the previews and openin night. 200 Arts. . . Naturally I . l H I 4 2 va F is K ui 5 EE I,

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LEFT PAGE: Right, Don Herth playing the part ot Oscar, angrily pushes his roommate Felix who was played by Pat Sperling. Top Center, Messy Oscar is at his game of making the house dirty at a taster rate than Felix can clean it. Bottom Center, Always tidying up is Felix who disapproves ot Oscar's nightly gathering at their own apartment. At the table are Mark Perry, Kevin Snow, Shawn Sweet, Don Herth and standing, Pat Sperling. RIGHT PAGE: Top, Attempting to ioin the social whirl is Felix who shows photographs of his former wife to LaNette Gocken and Cathy Wyatt who play the role of Cecily and Gwendolyn Pigeon. Bottomg Drowning his sorrows with an attempted suicide is Felix, who is aided by Oscar and gambling cohorts Kevin Snow, Shawn Sweet, Bobby Streich and Mark Perry The Arts . . . Naturally 199

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7 .1 7 X 1' NX -f l g LEFT PAGE: Lettg Tina Carriker, Lallette Harris, who played the set ot aunts during Friday night's performance is ignoring Nephew Jonathan played by Marc Schwaderer. Top Centerg Marc Schwaderer and Shawn Sweet tie Pat Sperling to his chair in order to perform-plasticsurgery, preventing him from being recognized. Bottom Centerp Boyfriend, Pat Sperling readily nods in agreement with Cathy Wyatt after remarking about her nice legs RIGHT PAGE: Top Centerg The second set of aunts were expertly played by Anna Wood and Cheryl Swen. ln this scene they are ioined by Cathy Wyatt, Pat Sperling Marc Schwaderer and Shawn Sweet. Center Leftg Marc Srchwaderer and Pat Sperling portray two brothers who are in constant battle with each other. Middle Rightg Kevin Snow explains in detail the plot ol his book to Pat Sperling, who plays a newspaper writer, for constructive criticism. Bottom Rightg Senior, Don Herth transports a body from the basement as he plays the part ot Teddy . Arts , . . Naturally ZOl