Appleton High School - Clarion Yearbook (Appleton, WI)

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Haii the beggar lChris Dahll, now an emir, converses with the poet laureate, Dan Schuster, on necessary poetic qualities. Going over integral details during a 5-minute rehearsal break, are Mr. Schoeni, Mr. Comella, Mr. Burroughs, and Mr. Flynn. 22 . . . Kismet Kismet unveiled From the brilliant Bazaar of the Caravans to the pale and lovely moonlit gardens of Bagdad, Kismet spread across the AHS stage in an enchant- ing pageant. Under the direction of Mr. Schoeni, acting, Mr. Burroughs, production, Mr. Schulz, singing, Mr. Comella, orchestra, an alluring at- mosphere with beautiful music was achieved in the presentation of Kismet. Meaning fate, the two-act musical featured Chris Dahl as Haii, the poet-beggar destined to become the Emir of Bagdad in a single, miracu- lous day. He gained wealth, found love, and avenged the wrongs done to his daughter, Marsinah, played by Kaaren Miles. Triumphing over a wicked Wazir, portrayed by Bruce Witter, he rose to a place of eminence. Paralleling Haii's story was that of his daughter who fell in love with the Caliph, Dennis Volpe. Among those playing lead roles in determining the fate of Haii and his daughter were Dan Schuster as Omar, and Lynda Reynolds as Lalume. Accompanied by Alice Ruth, Chris Dahl, tries out for Kismet, and acquired the lead as Haii the beggar. 'sp-fd'

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'x ' 1 4' 0 CMAQ NW 326 Q . O xr C559 PONLJN, wx fl to fm xxx' 'XX KJ! wifi 1'-Cl KJ XX --- A P xg X, Xp 1, r 1? Xi, X .1 Q I' XXX X3 C -i X hc Norma Justmenn, Tom Reemer, and Annette Baron sympathize with Sue Bahcall as Steve Hubin and Connie Mclntyre recall memories of old. Senior Class presents The Cavedwellersn The class of 1964 brought the troupe of penni- less players in William Saroyan's The Cave Dwel- lers to life before the audience in the Appleton High School auditorium. A bare stage represented the abandoned theater where a family of one- time greats made their home. Saroyan's warmth and human nature are re- flected in each of his characters. Connie Mclntyre who calls herself The Queen was at one time a great actress. Ron Kirk played the part of The King who was once a celebrated clown but had lost his abilities. The Duke, a washed-up prize fighter, was portrayed by Steve Hubin. These has-beens, living in the past, permitted only theatrically inclined individuals to live with them. However, the homeless, frightened Girl, Annette Baron, was accepted into the group, her claim to fame was that she had once recited The Pledge of Allegiance. This congenial family, however, was thrust into the world when a hous- ing proiect claimed their home. An outcast, Annette Baron, seeks comfort from cavedweller queen, Connie Mclntyre. Senior Class Play . . . 21

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Marsinah, Kaaren Miles, surrounded by the merchants of Bag- In the pit, the Kismet orchestra, directed by Mr. Comella warms dad, fills the auditorium with Baubles, Bangles, and Beads. up for another intensive rehearsal. The Caliph, Skip Volpe, watches the intriguing dance of the Ababus before choosing his wife of wives. '- iff ly JN U . N' , 1 I l Kismet