John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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L 4 Accusing Dr. Emmett of stealing his mother ' s money, Marco Kennedy vents his anger at the ever peaceful Dr. Emmett who lsitens intently to his complaints, but with no thought of offering help to the enraged son. While Tim Ehlers tries to persuade Greta Fisher into telling what really happened to the money, Marco Kennedy grows more and more irrate. Listening intently to Stacy Slabaugh ' s speech on life in the normal world, Gayle Shaw, Chris McNa- mera, and Jill Wygant can ' t help but be amazed. Fall Play 23

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John Patrick On Center Stage The John Adams ' Drama Club rose to new heights this winter with their presen- tation of The Curious Savage, a three act comedy by John Patrick. Under the able direction of Mr. Richard Threet, the cast rehearsed for over two months. The show proved to be very rewarding for both the cast and the audience. Mrs. Savage, the lead, was played by Stacy Slabaugh. Mrs. Savage is an ex- tremely rich widow with three extremely greedy step-children. The Savage chil- dren (Marco Kennedy, Sarah Greene, and Barry Cloud) attempt to commit their mother to the Cloisters. It turns out that the Cloisters is an asylum run by Dr. Emmett (Tim Ehlers) and his assistant Miss Willie (Sharna Chapman). Strangely enough, Mrs. Savage enjoys the asylum and its inmates (Jill Wygant, Chris McNamera, Doug Behner, Doug Shaw, and Greta Fisher). When the in- mates and the Savage children are to- gether, however, the audience begins to wonder who really belongs in the asylum. But, like most comedies, The Curious Savage does have a happy ending. The greedy kids get what they deserve — no money. Mrs. Savage remains at the Cloisters and the inmates become normal. The unusual thing about this ending, howev- er, is that it makes the audience realize that normalicy is in the eye of the behold- er. So The Curious Sa vage was both fun- ny and touching, and the cast managed to make the audience cry as well as laugh. Upon first being admitted to the Cloisters, Mrs. Savage (Stacy Slabaugh) stubbornly tries to talk Dr. Emmett (Tim Ehlers) into letting her leave. ► Slightly over-protective of her teddy bear, Mrs. Sav- age smirks at Mrs. Willie (Sharna Chapman) who is trying to comfort her. The highly seductive Sarah Greene uses her charms to persuade Marco Kennedy and Barry Cloud into leaving their mother in the asylum. 22 Fall Play

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Godspell: An Experience! The Fine Arts Department had its chance to shine in Adams ' auditorium as the musical Godspell was presented on May 1, 2, 3, and 4. The cast was rewarded for their eight weeks of hard work and dedication with four standing ovations as well as a feeling of contentment and pride in each show. Chris McNamara acted and sang beautifully as Jesus, and newcomer John Newell was excellent in his portrayal of John the Baptist Judas Iscariot. The other leads provided the necessary support for a good, solid cast, and the chorus joined with great energy and strengthened harmony. The directors of Godspell should be commended for tackling such a diffi- cult show. In the words of Mr. Przybysz, Godspell is one of the best shows at Ad- ams in recent years! This show left many people feeling happy and sad — sad to see the crucifixion of Christ, and happy be- cause of the beauty of Godspell. CAST Darla Austin, Dan Carter, Lisa Cos- tello, Sarah Greene, Jenny Hanis, Chris McNamara, John Newell, Paul Radecki, Whitney Wilson, and Jill Wygant. DIRECTOR Ray Hinsey MUSICAL DIRECTORS Michael Allen and Rocco Germano Everybody craves Paul Radecki ' s sexy crooning during Light of the World. Jill Wygant and Chris McNamara kick up a storm for the rollicking finale of Turn Back, O Man. Ta-da! A neat tie up to an energenic duet by John T Newell and Chris McNamara. M m H i ■Bx n l J0BB § 5 J IbJ » -;. J tf £ i Mfi, ' A tM ji ° jv P | j1 m .m? • ' •■ 24 Musical