Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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upperclassmenf' For Leslie, the musical was also a lesson in learning to balance his time. He had been in other musicals, but none while he was a college freshman learning to juggle the books. It did hurt my grades a bit, but I'd do it again in a minute. This year was the fastest a musical has ever come together at ACU because of the talented and experienced people who worked to put the show together, said Lewis Fulks, artistic director ofthe ACU Theatre. But Clay believes the show came together because of Fullcs' leadership. He helped us to keep the glory in the right place, said Clay. A lead role can be a very humbling experience, and I realized if it wasn't for the Lord we wouldnt have anything. The musical drew students closer together and closer to God, said Clay. And the cast did a fine job of entertaining the audience at the same time. - Andrea Cannedy Charlie Anderson jacob ......., james ........ Nathan . . . john .... jenny ........ Henry ........ Robert CThe Boyl Anne ........ Gabriel ....... Reverend Byrd . Sam ......... Sergeantjohnson Lieutenant ..... Tinlcham .... Carol ...... Corporal .... Marauder . . . Engineer ....., CAST . . . . . Clay Half . . . . Greg Perry . . .Kevin Weem: , . . . . Elliott Bale: . . . . . . .Trent Pine: . . . . Deborah Gardne: . . . . . Nelson Coate: . . . . Leslie Huntei . . . Ferryn Martir . . . . Allan Browr . . . . Curtis Tate . . . Randy Story . . . Stan Denmar . . . . .Greg Holi . . . Greg Foster . . . Dane Bootl .......AndySpel . . . . David Vasque: john-Mark Spradlir Confederate Sniper ..................... Kelvin Dilk: 18 f Shenandoah .Mm

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3 ct Top left: Junior Mark Carver shows his area of expertise as he works to disassemble the stage lighting. Top right: Technical director Ted Starnes shows members of the cast and technical crew an orderly way to take down set pieces. Bottom left: Graduate student Peggy Lewis and sophomore Susan Chambers help take down the screen used for special effects in the musical. Bottom right: Freshmen Holly Hill, Lorinda Lewis and Lory Moore learn the ropes of ACU productions by using some elbow grease at the set strike. Opposite page: The walls come tumbling down as junior Doug Spainhower and sophomore Andy Spell help break down major set pieces. 20 X Set Strike 'C .J , O Set Strike! The audience has gone home, the curtains are drawn , . . finally the show is over. Or so most people think. Actually, things have just started rolling on stage. The people who work to make the musical the polished product that it is rarely are seen. Many unsung heros come on stage only for the behind-the-scenes production that hap- pens when the curtain falls - set strike. The mood-producing lighting. the painted backdrops, the props and the stage furniture all have to come down and be stored, said Ted Starnes, technical director of Shenandoah After the final performance of the musical, a catered meal was served to 50-75 students, who stuck around after the ap- plause to help with the set strike. We started about 7 p.m. and finished up around 2 a.m, said Starnes, who kept things moving along. Students involv- ed love to laugh and have a good time, he said, and without some organization, it would take all night. lferryn Martin, senior government major from Baytown, has been involved in all aspects of productions, from acting to tearing down the set, for four years. She said set strike is the culmination of the show. Set strike is a relief for many but also very sad for others, especially the seniors. I know l'll never be a part of this sort of production again, and there is such finality to set strike, said Ferryn. After all musicals and plays, the cast and crew gather at Sewell Theatre where students and directors express their feelings about the show. Meeting at Sewell is great because everyone is real 'simpled-outf Everything said is either hilarious or you want to hit the person who said it, said Ferryn. The final meeting is emotional because everyone has beer running on little sleep for weeks. You are just so tired,' said Ferryn. that with the singing of The Lord Bless You and Keep You it is easy to be reflective. And after the final verse of that traditional song, the finale finally comes, - Andrea Carznedy A is .,.nY,..,......----W. f Tl, 1. . A W , oi.