Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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Tzeitet (Maureen McLaughlin), the oldest blinson, who played Tevye ' s faith- daughter. and Motel (Ted Halbert). a tailor, have fallen in love and now plan their marriage. Photo by Paul Donar ful wife, Golde, along with J.J. Cromer, Christie Sica, Kirsten Agresta, Halbert, McLaughlin, Gordon White and Lynne Sher- wood all displayed their singing, dancing, and acting talents in their major roles. Many of the 90 students in the Fiddler cast had to sacrifice jobs, sports, homework and sleep, but most importantly everyone had to give up mid-winter break in order to fully dedicate them- selves to the sometimes 7 or 8 hours of practice each day. Some days I would just go crazy. I couldn ' t stand it any more, explained Julie Reilly, a chorus dancer. And to relieve this ten- sion, cast members would bring in their radios and blast the music while they let it all hang loose on the auditorium stage. Or some- times movies were rented as a way of breaking from the action. And for most cast members, becoming involved with Fiddler on the Roof was not only an enjoyable experience but an edu- cational one as well. 1 learned a lot about what it was like back then (at the turn of the century), said freshman Scott Fischer. Se- nior Paul Mylod explained, I think ' Fiddler ' was one of the more realistic musicals that we have done because of how it religiously, politically, historically, and emotionally moved us. And as the last curtain dropped, the 1986 performance of Fiddler on the Roof was proven a success, without a doubt. Perchik (J.J. Cromer), a student from Kiev, reads from the Good Book as he makes lesson plans for Shprintze (Monica Mylod) and Bielke (Christina Halbert). Photo by Paul Donar -t Fiddler leads Golde, played by Tomblin- son. and Tevye (Tom Fiscella) converse while preparing for the special Sabbath dinner. Photo by Paul Donar Golde (Cheryl Tomblinson) and the matchmaker, Yente (Lynne Sherwood) are arranging a perfect match for Golde ' s daughter. Photo bs Paul Donar SPRING MUSICAL 35

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STARS ON THE ROOF Chava (Kirsten Agresta) and Fyedka (Gordon White) exchange glances after just meeting. Soon after, the two fall in love and marry. Cast Carries On Tradition As the chorus chanted Mazeltov {congratulations in Hebrew) after the wedding of Motel Kamzoil {Ted Halbert) and Tzeitel {Maureen McLaughlin) on the closing night of Fiddler on the Roof, many were congratulating each other for putting on another spectacular show for Seaholm and the Birmingham community. One reason for the musical ' s great success was the hard work and patience of new director Miss Liz Heckenhauer. Although this was only her first year at Sea- holm, directing its school musical was what she had always hoped for. The cast was fun, energetic, enthusiastic, yet could take criti- cism well, recalled Hecken- hauer. Heckenhauer also took personal interest in her cast members. She wasn ' t just a director, she was a friend, some- one you could really talk to if you had a problem. said junior Kevin Harlan, who played the roll of the Rabbi. Senior Tom Fiscella. who played the leading role of Tevye. was one of three cast-members who actually grew beards for the production. Pholo by Paul Donat by K. Mylod S. Spnngt i But the Heckenhauer success story wouldn ' t be complete with out first praising the work of student director Dan Jackson. As Heckenhauer put it, Dan was irreplaceable! 1 couldn ' t have done it without him. Senior Sue Davis, a member of the chorus, commented, He was the kind of guy that everyone could relate to. He not only did his job but helped with others too. He really went above and beyond the call of duty. And what about the hard working cast members? Senior Tom Fiscella, who had had prin- ciple roles in the last 3 musicals, was picked this year for the leading role. Fiscella, playing Tevye, the father, probably had his most challenging role ever, since the entire musical revolved around the character of Tevye and his ability to cope with the sudden changes in the Russian town of Anatevka and the con- flicts with tradition. Cheryl Tom- conhnued Mike Kell. a papa of Anatevka, reads to the others about the Czar ' s scheme to take over their land. Percbik. played by J.J. Cromer curiously looks on. n 34 STUDENT LIFE

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' enter ' ' ) Vo t. ol kkADi o- rea h, H . o( J u, y VADD -idoa-lS. Duy- bi nn yi SET C P- uuxt Uj rvuL. EXTRACURRICULARS .£ ?,■ JTKJL c. t (5 9 6 p{}j jf ( f Ji (j -e-vJC the options for extracurricular ar inv(J)lvem 6g -t xXlt (1 C . a i , uttuv b t lV 4 video cluD to marching band, (J)lvement practically fall at the feet Uj of Seaholm students. Posters and fliers recruiting members litter the.i. lobby, the counseling office window and the library hall as clubs, t u; squads and other groups organize themselves. Snappy slogans like,-T Need help in Under Water Basket Weaving 101? . . . NHS tutors are available ... and Spend a day in Gerrriany without leaving the country! Come to the Oktoberfest ... advertise the many choices open to potential volunteers. But what is the purpose of becoming active? As teacher Paul Colbrooke explained, You can ' t get a complete education unless you ' re fully involved. Junior Mara Simich added, In a school this big, it ' s hard to meet kids unless you get socially involved. - The opportunities are as diverse as the participants, and with the addition of the drama club and the soccer cheerleading squad, even more students are Ready For Action! „ , by Elissa Sard and Liz Krebs 36 EXTRACURRICULARS DIVISION