Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Janie McClure constructs what is soon to be a hallway. Working their way to the top of the stairs are Suzie Fall and Jenny Amann. Music,Drama.Art 279

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I s he constructs the set for Gamma Rays . After a hard days work the production crews take a well deservi break. Secret Service In the shadows of the theatre came whispering voices. Not those of ac- tors and actress but those of the production crews, grips, and make- up artists. Similar to a secret ser- vice, the crews worked quickly and quietly, leaving behind no trace of their work except that of the finish- ed product. After each act during a play the curtain would close and in a split second, reopen. Suddenly a new scene was set up by the ‘in- visible’ working crews. No produc- tion was ever complete without the dedication of the crews. Their ser- vice was kept secret but it kept the productions going. 278 u.s.o.

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Premiere In order to.prepare themselves for upcoming productions, as soon as school started, Intermediate Drama students were hard at work learning the“tricks of the trade. During their classes, the soon to be actors and actresses went through annunciating drills of all kinds. Students also were divided into groups and each group was responsible for writing and presenting an original skit. By the time December rolled around the new actors and actresses were ready to present the production“Cheaper by the Dozen . After trying out for parts in front of Mr. Ed Petty and Mr.Dale Rumberger, many hours were spent in rehearsals.The students’ hard work paid off, as they had four fine performances, on December 12, 13, 19, and 20, in the Little Theater. During drama class, Beth Langston shows the facial expression needed to b a good actress. 280 U.S.O. While the cast rehoarses for the upcoming play. Kristen Daigard fills in as Lilian for Ali Morris.