Columbus Alternative High School - Pegasus Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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jr' 99 Last minute preparations. Before his one-act begins, Mr. Fawcett makes sure that all props are set. An original. The cast of Park Pressure per- form at Clinton Elementary School. ,K i t s at iiie KLLLA l. 1. ' I it . r ' I iiv ' new J K M., nm , - . 5 , ' J ,. 2 liii h, f A 5 'f '-. K 'fiifriim i Yet another induction stunt. In addition to wearing a sweater on a hot May day, Thes- pian inductees were required to rub their stomachs, pat their heads and recite the Thespian oath. Whistle while you work. The cast ofA Disney Revue rehearse in the gym before a perfor- mance one Wednesday. PERFORMING ARTS Thesplans 83

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THESPIANS-Row 1: Connie Trimble, David Fawcett !AdvisorJ. Row 2: Ieff Dol- Heather Ri ey, Yames Cloninger. Row 4: Q Tanya Scgrlam, Rachel Zutell Nice- A Preszdentl, Robin Marshall, Cathy Selsor. Standing: Bobby Pickard, Becca Moots, Scott Best fPresidentl. Not Pictured: Mike Smith. Packing it up. Thespians prepare to leave for Ashland. ,4-luwfwwf Tl-IESPIANS Taking Zire Show on the oem linger ISecreturyl, Sonia Hippard, Uri Pen'in, Lori Houston. Row 3: Cheryl Brown 5 fTreusurerl, Ienn Yeoh, Aimee Boltz, 82 PERFORMING ARTS: Thespians , -Ieff Dollinger, Secretary Seven Dwarfs, a rat, and an over- sized U-Haul truck were all part of a fun-filled and exciting year for CAHS Thespian Troupe 270. Led by President Scott Best and Vice-President Rachel Zutell, the Thespians decided to have not one, but two touring children's shows for elementary school students. The first, A Disney Revue, presented familiar Disney characters to the children. in a number of short, energetic songs. This was totally student directed by Aimee Boltz and her assistant, Connie Trimble . The other show was Park Pressure. Written and directed by Pressure. Written and directed bi Bobby Pickard with original musi by Iames Cloninger, this play use' park animal characters to show th evils of peer pressure. Perhaps the most exciting part c the year for the Thespians was be ing asked to perform Guys an Dolls at the State Thespian Con ference. Costumes, props, an most of the set were packed awa in a U-Haul truck and taken t Ashland College April 10-12 for well-recieved performance of th musical. Fun was had by all as th students stuck to their creed: As well your part, therein all honc lies.

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THE CIHUOUS SAVAGE Bizemfe Yet Charming -Tanya Schlam, Florence Does the outside world sometimes seem more in- sane than an asylum? Wouldn't you like to be pro- tected against uncertainty and accident? To find con- tentment? Or would you rather make your peace with loneliness? In The Curious Savage , this year's fall play, this was the dilemma faced by the lead Mrs. Savage fAimee Boltzj. Mrs. Savage had been placed in an insane asylum by her greedy children because she spent money foolishly. The atmosphere of the asylum was content and loving but a little bizarre. There was Fairy Mae fLaura McMichaelJ, the child who refused to grow up. Mrs. Paddy Uenny Yeohj, who gave up elec- tricity for Lent and hated everythingin the world. jeff lBobby Pickardj was the war veteran who couldn't come to grips with reality and Hannibal Games Clon- ingerj, the mathematician, played 'one discordant note on the violin bringing melody to the morning for Florence-me. Florence was raising her son John Thomas to appreciate the classics and attend Princeton. Unfortunately, he caught the measles walk- ing on the carpet barefoot. QDon't tell Florence, but John Thomas is really only a baby doll. The others pretended for her sakelj Mrs. Savage had to choose between living in the safe environment of the asylum, with people that were yes, a little disturbed, but definitely human or, she could live in the real world. Mrs. Savage knew that, though the asylum was comforting and safe, she did not belong. She was more fit to live on her own, in the world filled with selfish and unhappy people, like her children. I know that a lot of people left The Curious Saogage baffled. It was a pretty off the wall show but it was a warm and funny play that encouraged you to both laugh and consider life. 84 PERFORMING ARTS: The Curious Savage l i V 2 Q 5 E 2 R r t v y CURIOUS SAVAGE CREW- Row 1: Robin Marshall, Kati Nowlin, Erica Thomas, Adrienne Tabakow. Row 2: Iodi Siebolc Cheryl Brown, Madeline Fix, Laura Shea, Ruth Moeller, Iessic Looman, Heather Rigney, Connie Trimble, Meredith Greenberi Row 3: Ed Oliver, Debbie Felsenthal, Frank Thompson, Iohn Currj Elizabeth Brandon, Cathy Selsor. Row 4: Becca Moots, Bobb Pickard, Brian Meek, Alan Eaton, Lori Houston, Ieff Dollinger. CURIOUS SAVAGE CAST- Row 1: Rachel Zutell, !Studei Director! David Fawcett fDirectorJ. Row 2: Scott Best, Aimee Bolt Sonia Hippard, jenny Yeoh. Row 3: james Cloninger, Laui McMichael, Tanya Schlam, Bobby Pickard, Uri Perrin. N4 Pictured: Dan Bigelow, Iim Campbell.