Central High School - Arrow Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

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'Madwoman of ChaiHot' receives standing ovation The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux. consisted of a 40-member cast. The fall play was presented by the Central High School Drama Department, November 21-22 at the Civic Theater. Involving various aspects of romance, comedy, and fantasy, the play centered around a madwoman, who with the help of friends, rid the world of all evildoers within one day. The Madwoman of Chaillot, Countess Aurleia, was played by Cindy Midthun. Other major female roles were The Madwoman of Passy, Mme. Constance, played by Rhonda White; The Madwoman of St. Sulprice, Mme. Gabrielle, Sue Dummer; The Madwoman of La Conde, Mme. Josephine, Suzi Smith; and Irma, Charlene DeVoss. Important male roles were the prospector played by Mike Kettering; The President, Paul Premack; the Baron, Dennis Vik; the Rag Picker, Paul Newcomb; and Pierre, Tom Schneider. Other cast members were the Waiter, Tim Schwab; the Little Man, Jon Pickus; | Therese, Barb Anderson; the Street Singer, Jim Schaefle; the Flower Girl, Peggy Howell; Paulette, Kathy Thurow; The Deaf Mute, Craig Blumer; the Shoelace Peddler, Debbie Twigg; the Broker, Greg Biehler; the Street Juggler, Phil Losacker; Dr. Jadin, Duane Bowen; the Doorman, Steve Heupel; the Policeman, Steve Bruns; the Sergeant, Rick Walters; the Sewer-man, Bruce Blumer; the Presidents, Paul Premack, Debbie Goebel, Dennis Vik; the Prospectors, Mike Kettering, Jolleen Walker, Jon Pickus; the Press Agents, Greg Biehler, Renee Reuer, Bruce Blumer; and the Ladies, Paula Lantsberger, Kathy Thurow, Barb Anderson. The Production crew heads included costumes, Renee Reuer; lights. Jay Kirschenmann; make-up, Dennis Vik; props, Mary Driscoll; publicity, Angie Ballard; scene painting, Debbie Twigg; sets, Mike Kettering; sound Steve Heida. Mr. Tom Kelly directed the production, and Mary Driscoll was the student director.

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'Sand Box' flays society Central's one-act play The Sand Box , by Edward Albee travelled to Watertown to compete in the regional One-Act Play Festival. 'The Sand Box , a theater of the absurd comedy, deals with the generation gap between young adults and an aged grandmother. The strong-willed young matron (Cindy Midthun) is excessively concerned with doing the right thing , while at the same time callously leaving grandma to die. The henpecked husband (Dennis Vik) seems interested only in getting along with his wife and avoiding being flayed by her whiplash tongue. The five-member cast consisted of Daddy, Dennis Vik; Mommy, Cindy Midthun; Grandma, Sue Dummer; musician, Jan Sletten; and the young man, Phil Losacker. Mary Driscoll was the student director. Sue Dummer received the best supporting actress award for her performance. d a The musician (Jan Sletten) plays on while Daddy (Dennis Vik) and Mommy (Cindy Midthun) carry Grandma (Sue Dummer) in to meet her fate. b At the time crying seems to be the proper thing to do. so Mommy sheds her tears for Grandma. c Grandma is about to be thrown in the sandbox by her children, d The young man (Phil Losacker) shows off his physique. e Mommy converses brightly for anyone whc will listen, while Daddy smiles approvingly and the young man, who symbolizes the ange. of death, hovers near Grandma. 23

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a Director Tom Kelly helps Duane Bowen apply his make-up before the performance, b Tom Schneider combs his hair and Craig Blumer meditates before going on stage, c Mme. Gabrielle (Sue Dummer) and Mme. Costance (Rhonda White) converse in Countess Aurelia's cellar. d The Prospector (Mike Kettering) explains his plans for drilling oil to the President (Paul Premack) and the Baron (Dennis Vik). e Countess Aurelia (Cindy Midthun) gives Mme. Costance (Rhonda White) a cup of tea while they make plans to rid the world of all the evildoers. d 25