Edina West Upper Division - Windigo Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Upon returning to his car, Mr. Robert Peterson (fac) finds that it has been “Mamed. Molly Kelly (12) gets a look of surprise from Jessica Schwartz-bauer (12). HI 20 MAME

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Brian Fulford (11) and Sarah Jacobson (11) joke around behind the scenes of the Mamc production. A rowdy bunch of sophomores unite to cheer on Edina at a home football game. Doreen Armstrong (12) and Kevin Abramson (11) take time away from the dance to be together. ACTIVITIES FEATURE 19

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ACCLAIM TO MAM The success of the fall musical, Marne, certainly showed that the end justifies the means. The hours of rehearsal spent practicing and perfecting prior to the performance were evident in the quality of the end product. Under the direction of Robert Peterson (fac), the fine EHS actors in Mame were brought into the limelight with their exceptional performances. Jessica Schwartzbauer (12) played the carefree role of Mame and mesmerized the audience with her superior acting and singing talents. Jen Fortmeier (11) did an excellent job of portraying Marne's best friend. Vera, and Molly Kelly (12) captured the audiences' attention just as skillfully playing Agnes Gooch, young Patrick's nanny. Other key per- formers included Baldwin Lee (12) as Ito the butler, Brian Fulford (11) as Marne's husband, Bill Otteson (12) as the older Patrick, and Al Cady (12) as Dwight Babcock, the banker. Mame was well produced and equally well received by the audience. Rick Davis (12) said. The acting and singing really showed how talented the cast members were. Practices began months before the musical actually took place, and long, enduring hours were spent by cast members rehearsing their parts. All five performances of Mame filled the house, with many standing ovations given showing how truly fabulous the production really was. Jen Fortmeier (11) felt all of the hard work was worth it because of all of the great friendships I made with the cast members. In addition to being directed by Mr. Peterson, Mame was choreographed by Mr. John Command, who was known for choreographing other movies and plays, in eluding Purple Rain. Command also served as artistic director for this production. As previously stated, the hard working, determined performers of Mame made it a truly delightful spectacle to watch. Many, many peo pie were able to display their talents in the theatrical field, and the end result was one that undoubtedly supplemented the pride already established at Edina High School. By Holly Ruppert The cast of Mame mirrors the audience's reaction. part was at I was carried out on stage by Dave Krutz (12), Dave Scudder (12), and Dan Diebold (12). — Jen Fortmeier (11) ft MAME 21