Mercer County Community College - Viking Yearbook (West Windsor, NJ)

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OTHELLO One of the most difficult dramatists to present successfully is Shakespeare. Au- diences may have seen other productions of his tragedies and eomediesg contemporary actors may have difficulty with the Bard's blank verse dialogue and soliloquies. MCCC's production of Shakespeare's por- trait of the affect of jealousy on love ranks hrst in its long line of successful presenta- tions. ln an abridgement by Mr. Flynn. OTHELLO presented Donald Jones with the greatest challenge of his illustrious ca- reer, but this multi talented actor rose to every challenge. With sets by Bob Keane, technical direction by John C. Sehenek and direction by William J. Flynn, the produc- tion was a triumph. Cast: Donald Jones Ben Fults Frank Bilaneio Frank Cirillo Sunni Farrington Andrew Hornyak Tom Moffit Kathryn l. Maruhnic Mary Ann Saville Craig Nalbone Joseph Demyon Ed F oris Phil Bruschi Michael Saville Gino D'Amelio Robert Jahn

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Cast: Anthony Besel Tom Blackburn Phil Bruschi Frank Cerillo Tom Collins C-ary Fackenthall Sunni Farrington Rick Firstman Barbara Centra Claire Cerdes Mike Hall Andy Hornyak Bob Jahn Louise Juliano Kathryn lVla.hrunit' Eric Metz Tom Nloffil ,loc Piscione ' jim Price Peter Sterman Fred Walker THE by Ben Hecht 81 Charles MacArthur As the year progressed, the theatrical calendar included The National Mime Theatre in BEYOND WORDS. ln February, The Washington Square Repertory Dance Company performed on a stage which would be renovated and reconstruetedduring the spring to accomodate future dance presentations, such as the Princeton Ballet and the Mercer Dance Theatre. St. Patriek's Day was celebrated with an Irish Cabaret following performances of Brendan Behan's tragi-comedy THE HOSTAGE directed by William J. Flynn with sets and lighting by Bob Keane, choreography by Christina Klotz, and musical direction by Rosemarie DilVlarino. The drama season, ending in May, closed with the 1928 American comedy classic, THE FRONT PAGE. Directed by William J. Flynn, with sets and lighting by Bob Keane and technical direction by John C. Schenck, this frantically zany concoction of reporter and policeman mayhem delighted packed houses. Like all MCCC presentations, THE FRONT PAGE offered students discount admission and played a special dress rehearsal for senior citizens. When admission is charged to any MCCC presentation, the cost is reasonable, and thus such productions provide the opportunity for everyone to enjoy our vast cultural heritage. THE HOSTAGE by Brendan Behan Cast: Toni Nloftil Kelly Rodrigues K. Erie Metz Phyllis Angelini Jim Price Arthur Nay lor Bob Crisar Andy Tonti Bob .lahn Alan Anderson Annette Rutlierford Mary Ann Seville Julene Dolewa Linda Roberts Nancy Atkins Terri Diekmeyer Donald jones .. Dick Cleghorn 94

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ADRIGAL DINNER 96 What may prove to be an annual tradition began in December with the Madrigul Dinner sponsored by the Alumni Federation and organ- ized by Emily Nlueklow and Grayson Van Camp. The Student Center lJt'1'iiIIlt? a 17th century manor decked with banners. The Mercer Madrigal Singers sang and danced, a brass ensemble played from the baleonies, Edith Silver played a bagpipe Serenade, the one hundred and twenty guests were entertained by a eourt jester, tumblers and a Christmas earol sing led by the lord and lady oi' the manor tTed Otten and Caroline Sweeneyj. Only one guest tried to eat the llaming plum pudding before putting it out. I1