Topeka West High School - Chevalier Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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'L I 5 'r-.,. H , J- , ,. 1, : fl ' 1,5 .xi ' x N. -'-- '- F' ' 2 F ff ', E 25, . ..c,, S, , Q ' .. rg ' ix ', . Y W . ' Vs i X. l it l 'TX ' v L. ,f f ' 5 md Background Studied by Cast The first play of the year was Tar- tuffe, a religous farce by l7th Century French playwright lean Baptiste Mo- i , 4 4 f , ' - L 'Qu-D -. ...Z ,. . , A . 1 , -i..,..,,g . , , - s , . . I i , K-as:-u:'.r'. Y liere. Tartufte was the first play done at West with period detail. lt required some studying of French homes, cloth- ing and customs of the 17th Century, searching antique stores for some of the props and getting the costumes from a Kansas City costume company. The script, translated into English by Richard Wilbur, was written in verse, which was quite a challenge to the cast. Lines had to be learned without help of rhyme, and this was especially difficult with the long speeches. Tartuffe is a classic comedy. lt blends farce with satire in such a way that it appeals to everyone. Its humor is timeless, so the comedy of it can last for many more years. Tartuffe was the longest running play in French history, even though its release was delayed several times be- cause of its religous content. LEFT: Elmire finds her planned seduction almost backfires. BOTTOM LEFT: Dorine plots a plan with Valere and Mariane against Mariane-'s planned marriage to Tartuffe. BELOW: Dorine tells Orgon what she thinks of his plans. Activities X F all Play X 35

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The Cast Annie Ripper . . Flipote, Mme Pernel1e's maid Andrea Bair . Mme Pernelle, Orgon's mother lill Moreno ............ Elmire, Orgon's wife Dena Daniel . . Dorine, Mariane's lacly's maid Todd Newman . Damis, Orgon's son, Elmire's stepson Kim Blakely ..... Mariane, Orgon's daughter, Elmire's stepdaughter, in love with Valere Bill Lowe . . . Cleante, Orgon's brother-in-law Donald Wright .... Orgon, Elmire's husband Stan Dibble .... Valere, in love with Mariane Bruce Williamson . Tartufte, a confidence man Steve Shipman ..,.... M. Loyal, an attorney Don Leonard An Exempt, an officer of the King RIGHT: Condemning Tartutfe for his hypocrisy is Orgon. BOTTOM RIGHT: Valere argues with Dorine about Mariane's love. BELOW: Tartutie yields to Elmire's planned seduction while her husband, Orgon, watches from his hiding place. 34 I Activities X Fall Play

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The Cast Dana Daniel . . , .... Mollie Ralston lon Fleenor ..,.. ......., G iles Ralston Todd Newman . . , . . , Christopher Wren Sarah Novotny , . . ........ Mrs, Boyle Steve Shipman . . . . . , Major Metcalf Michelle Stelting .... ..,. M iss Casswell Dave Puderbaugh . . ..... Mr. Paravicini Scott Swenson ..,...,...... Det. Sgt, Trotter THE DlRECTlNG STAFF Mr. Tom Mitchell .... ....,..,... D irector Vicky Woods ..... ..,., B usiness Manager' Linda Norton .......... Production Assistant Anne Tuchscherer ........, House Manager Mr. Roger Ramseyer ..... Technical Director Sheila Norton ...... 4 . , . Lighting Design Don Leonard . . . .,.. Stage Manager RIGHT: Mr. Paravicini tells his hosts of his travels. BOTTOM LEFT: Giles and Mollie Ralston won- der what they should do. BOTTOM RIGHT: Det. Sgt. Trotter explains details of the case to Mollie Ralston. 36K Activities X Winter Play mx 0-