Bloomington High School - Bruin Yearbook (Bloomington, CA)

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THE RENA On Broadway for years and years in New York City, l'The Fantasticks was performed in the performing. arts theater arena. The HWUSICO' introduces the narrator, El Gallo, perfectly portrayed by Donnie Herth. As a matchmaker and atthe same time a satan, El Gallo is summons by old father Bellamy creatively portrayed by senior Pat Sperling, and old man Hucklebee, by first year Drama student, Frank Horan. They create an unusual matchmaking situation for Luisa, aptly played by Lanette Gocken, and Matt played by Marc Schwaderer. Aside from all the trials the couple encountered, the play finally, as all love stories go, end with everyone happy- Student director, Cathy Wyatt supervised the production, while props were designed by Cindy Holley, Shawn Sweet, Nancy Durham, and Carrie Hollister. Costumes were designed by Lauri Watson, Rita Purvis, Darcy Berden and Terri Strauch. Music Director, Tom Morrow and his wife Nancy, accompanied the singers. The mutes were mimicked by Cheryl Swen, Vada Froster, Carrie Hancock, Kelly Martin, Kathy Hamada, Debbie Danley, Melodie Mall, and Barbara Walton. Other players were Kevin Snow, Tony Rodriauez and Bob Streich. l 202 Arts . . . Naturally l QCLZ ' i f 1 i Y 5 4, i., - 5 itil , I

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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

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gl l f ,ur ilk T A it L A ig. ' -- LEFT PAGE: Leftp Luisa, played by senior LaNette Gocken, was carried off by Mortimer, played by Bob Streich, Top Right, The two tather's, played by Frank Horan and Pat Sperling, confer with each other, while El Gallo played by Donnie Herth aides in carrying out their plot. Bottom Rightg Father Bellamy climbs over the wall quietly to talk with Father Hucklebee. RIGHT PAGE: Top, Father Hucklebee and his son Matt, during the introduction ot the play sing llDo You Remember?l' Bottom, Luisa and Father Bellamy ioin in the opening chorus ot, 'lDo You Remember? Arts . . . Naturally 203