Yorktown High School - Grenadier Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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In route to the crypts, Suzi Conway flashes her pearly whites fo enhance a spectacular finale. A swing to the 30's with a zany fall hit. A Mummy Case? A Wheel- chair? Four Penguins? And a city of 50,000 Cockroaches? You must be kidding. No these are just a few of the tantalizing tidbits that showed up in the Drama Department's fall pro- duction of Moss Hart and George Kaufman's comedy The Man Who Came to Din- ner. During its three night run, the show, with a large cast of twenty-four players, totally captivated the audience. With the many talented actors and actresses that attend Yorktown, choosing the large cast was quite an achievement. The character- izations were masterful. In a su- preme casting job by Mrs. Dick- son and Mary Ann Boyd, extra vitality was given to the charac- ters by the personalities of the Yorktown actors. There was an added attraction: fresh talent. Karen Esbeck and Susie Con- way, as Whiteside's leading ladies, brought their delightful feminine wiles to Yorktown's stage. As they glided around in the superb costumes that truly captured the 1930's, they took total control. That is, until Charles McLauchlin or Rick Hammerly came in. These two seasoned veterans literally stole the show. Between taking off his pants, pulling red lingerie from unmentionable places, and attacking the unsuspecting Anne Lagomarcino on the sofa amidst fumbling arms and legs, Charles established himself as the new Harpo Marx. Rick Ham- merly, dashing and debonaire man of the world, stole the hearts and admiration of the audience with his gestures, ac- cent, and affectations. The thundering, hell-on- wheels, star of the show was Jeff North. In an immense role, pres- ent in every scene, he seemed to literally become Sheridan Whiteside. However, it was touching to see his rough veneer soften as the show prog- ressed. The Man Who Came to Dinner was chosen by Mrs. Dickson due to its mass appeal. She had wanted to do the play for some time, but was never able to acquire a major prop: the mummy case that is needed for the hilarious final scene. Mrs. Dickson was able to borrow the mummy case, along with an old fashioned wheel- chair from The Arena Stage, and the play could be done. Once that these props were ac- quired, set director, Pat Uelmen, could go to work. As usual, an excellent set was constructed, and the foundation for a fine play was built. Melfjct M ' peps in for a visit with a fe close friends. II But Mr. Whiteside, I'm sure my novel. The Lite of an Ohio Doctor would be a real hitl 14 The Man Who Came to Dinner

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On lh way to Georgetown is the sprawl- ing view of the Conttmio on M, turn right onto Wisconsin, and find on the right. Hang a U-l and soon is on the right. Enjoying a day in Georgetown, Rick Hammeny and Mary-Ann Boyd down two more. Cruise back down M Street and is on the right. Back on Wisconsin Avenue is The punk rockers' hang out. Craving a sundae? Stop by on Wisconsin Avenue. Across the stroot from at the door is a change of pace. Further along down M three great flicks are shown at the Rosos aro rod, violets are blue. is on Wisconsin, too. Georgetown 13

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“Oh Heavens, Buttercup, you didn't 8ive me time to pose! shouts Beverly arlton (Rick Hammerly). as he is Look out Broadway: the star cast of caught off guard at the make-up table. The Man Who Came to Dinner. “Dahllng,” it's simply lovely. ■M A brassiere? Banjo proudly shows Whiteside his favorite Christmas pre- sent. The Man Who Came to Dinner. 15