George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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The members of the families in hiding gather courage by singing the traditional Chanukah song. Although the price of admission to all school sponsored events was raised this year, those who saw The Diary of Anne Frank felt they were given more than their money ' s worth. Anne Frank was to date the most compli- cated production ever attempted. Memoriza- tion of lines was followed by hours of rehear- sal and blocking, while the actors merged themselves with their characters. The set, representative of the Frank ' s upper story an- nex, consisted of six small rooms: three bed- rooms, a living room, kitchen, and the W.C. . On November 21 and 22 the George Mason community came to know and empathize with the Franks, the Van Daans, and Dr. Dussel; the eight residents of the annex. The actor ' s por- trayals, almost invariable skilled, allowed the audience to enter into the shadow world of non-people — the Jews in hiding from the Na- zis. Frankly, Anne ' s Diary A burglar downstairs causes despair and anger for the attic occupants.

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Parlor Creates Interaction . . . The City Dump plays Garbage during the latter half of the evening. Underclassmen react to the innovative spirit of the hour. Words became their expressions for Sheila Jones and Jeff Burns. Dancers join in the Hora with a loss of inhibitions. 21

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Mr. Kraler recounts to Anne tales of worsening conditions in the world outside. Was Superb Mr. Kraler brings news place. that a dentist. Dr. DusseJ, needs a hiding Diary of Anne Frank (in order of appearance) Mr. Frank Ken Herrington Miep Joan Perry Mr. Van Daan Paul Kuritzky Mrs. Van Daan Barbara Checknoff f eter Van Daan Mr. Kraler . . . . Mrs. Frank . . . . Margot Frank . . Ann Waring Anne Frank . . . . . . Sandy Jones Dr. Dussel .... Bill Essig Student Director Beth Mileson Stage Manager . Debbie Filan A New Year ' s cake (above) brings memories of other years. Wondering what will happen (right) brings a familiar feeling of depression to Anne, Margot, and Mrs. Frank.