East Detroit High School - East Detroiter Yearbook (Eastpointe, MI)

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FEELING that he let Christianity down by using his sword in the arena, Greg Zurro is consoled by Christian Judy Barich. 3 1 5 - ri , -9 ,1 ,ve- A . . A :gf CALLING the people to witness, the Emperor, Dan St, Laurent, bravely poses over the tamed lion as Androcles stands near, CAPTAIN of the guard, Jon Sprecher, gives instructions to cap- tured Christians, Judy Barich, Lynn Groesbeck, Mariann LaSota, and Beth Groesbeck. Centurian Gordon Nieman stands guard. 19

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Drama Club Stages Shaw Satire ATTEMPTING to befriend a lion, played by Jim Seppey, Androcles, a sorcerer, portrayed by Bill Osburn, removes a thorn from his aching paw. CHRISTIAN persecution by the Romans was the theme of the fall production Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw, presented by the Pit and Balcony Drama club. The two act comedy-satire directed by lVlr. Raymond E. Beard, utilized two sets, one a forest, and the second the entrance to the colosseum in Rome. Leading roles were portrayed by William Osburn as Androcles, a sometimes sorcerer and Christian, who befriends a lion played by James Seppeyg Rhonda Long, the wife of Androcles: Daniel St. Laurent, the emperor: Greg Zurro, a disturbed gladiator: Judy Barich, a Christian of high birth, and Jon Sprecher, a Roman captain. Eva Schumacher served as student director with Nancy Schaible, stage manager, and Michael Nloody, technical director. Student crews constructed the sets, designed and sewed most of the costumes including the lion's head. 18 COSTUMES and sets added to the mood of the play. Ken Barrand complains about unfair fighting by John Grimes as Tom Timlin watches.

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Musical Fantasy Presents Challenge BRIGHTENING the stage with comedy and romance, the spring production of Edmond Rostand's The Fan- tasticks, was the first musical play presented at EDHS since The King and l in 1960. This fantasy centered around two young people por- trayed by Cynthia Suchocki and Dan St,Laurent, who fall in love while their fathers are involved in a feud. Actually the fathers are pretending to feud while they employ psychology to make sure their children fall in love with each other. Other leading roles were played by Jim Seppey, Robert Britt, and Tom Thompson. Supporting roles were shared by Howard LeBeau, Louise Matteucci, and Terri Domenick. The two-act play used simple but effective staging with much of the action on a platform. Special light- ing effects were designed by Michael Moody and How- ard LeBeau. Mr. Raymond Beard directed the play, assisted by student director Judy Barich, and stage manager Marianne LaSota, Mr. Al Marco served as musical di- rector with Mrs. Cynthia Haas and Mrs. Margaret Emlaw in charge of choreography. EXPLAHVUVG in song and dance the types of abductions he can arrange, Tom Thompson performs for the fathers, Jim Seppey and Bob Britt. lf .,., ,i , ,.,, M H AFTER being exposed to worldly disappointments, Cynthia Suchocki HUMOR was provided by the two hired actors played by Louise and Dan St.Laurent return home to find they love each other. 20 Matteucci and Howard LeBeau, who enter and exit from a prop box, 'ii