La Jolla Country Day School - L Esprit Yearbook (La Jolla, CA)

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gif 1 il l ' E ..,:,,.,, 'T ff' mf'-z,-Mm The crew led by Stage Manager Greg Landa hung lights, constructed sets and painted backdrops. For the first tir Country Day history the cast was able to perform on an elevated stage which was set up in the gym. On Wednesday March 'l2, cast members received a special treat and a chance to promote their new sho' ln February, the Upper School chorus and Madrigals began preparation for their March production of Jo- seph Stein's classic musical Fiddler on the Roof. Direc- tor Keith Heldman cast seniors David Michelson and Tami Dubow as the leads. Roof lasted much longer. . ' Y Y , The rabbi fRabbi Dosickj and Tevye QDavid Michelsonj discuss the legality of the dance of Perchyk CLarry Hoveyj and Hodel fShannon Masonj Mrs. Sutton prepares Lynn Ward's make-up before her performance in Fiddler on the Roof The rabbi ql?abbl Dosickj performs the marriage between Motel CEric Friedmannj and Tzietal Qamie Leachp. Tzeitel Qlamie Leachj bids her sister Chavel qRachel Friedmannj farewell. Channel 8's Sun-up San Diego. Actresses Adina Taubman and Tami DuBow were on hand to answer question The cast also organized a teaser assembly for the school to tantalize the appetites of potential viewers. Finally musical opened on Thursday, March 43, for a three day run, but the excitement and spirit generated by Fiddler oi OUCH! says Jason Belport while Mrs. Chitman puts th touches on his beard before the performance. .1 ..... will 5 wffyifi ,ww 4? Tevya QDavid Michelsonj relates his nightmare in the c scene to Golde fTami Dubowj his wife,

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'Do you wanna make a bet l said my lines rightl shouted Jim Eshom to lSheldon Walcher, practicing for Enter Laughing, Student Drama Company Znd Upper School production This year was the Student Drama Production of fLaughlng. a comedy-drama which follows The life of an aspiring young actor 50 in New York City, The main character battles with The wishes of his Jewish nts who want him To become a pharmacist, l Eomic cast of To was led by star Jim Eschom and directed by senior David lson who has been actively involved in C.D. theater for several years. His recent accomplishment was his portrayal of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Jlay ran for 3 days in The assembly room. April 'l7, 18. and TO. The organization l students involved was Tested as iT undertook all aspects of This produc- 'rom ushering to backstage work. Enter Laughing was a chance for students ssume all Technical and creative aspects of Their own show. Drama Club Top: Julie Leach, Jennifer Petit, Jennifer Gibaline, Yaacova Young, Anamara Ritt, Adina Taubman, Rebecca Felsenfeld. Paul Davis, Amy Watkins, Jonathon Crosby, Bottom: Lynn Wung, Matt Colwell, Jamie Leach, Amy Rosenberg. Debbie Appel, Enter Laughing Cast Top Row: Justin Traxler, G-reg Landa, Adina Taubman. Kim Petrash, Jim Eshom, Ctopj Eric Friedmann, David Michelson, Steven Rothgiesser, John Crosby, Shannon Sheldon, Amy Watkins, Mike Amiel, Gamby Singh. Bottom: Larry Hovey. Joanna Muller, Anamara l?itT, Corey Goss. Drama Club Singing telegrams, plays, seminars, and an assembly were part of The Drama Club's first year in the Upper School. Fundraisers such as comic singing telegrams which were student written and performed marked The beginning of The Drama Club's involvement in The US. Of The most memorable telegrams was The group's farewell To US. secretary Barbara Grant. To involve students with all aspects of theater arts was the goal of this young club. AT the country Faire, The students manned a face painting booth and in The spring, The club put on an assembly of short skits for its peers in the U S. The assembly included Improv and a Twilight Zone segment. Club members also participated in The student production, Enfemaughing. Members worked both on and backstage To perfect their acting and technical theaters skills.