Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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rying to get a better look at the present Will (Dave Gillette) got for Ado Annie s Pa, the boys gather around T A musical spectacle about confused Cowboys, Cowgirls, and relationships that relied on countless hours of dedication from the cast, crew, orchestra, and advisers to make it work. Love in Oklahoma! Of the many famous musicals pro- duced by Rodgers and Hammerstein, one of the best known is Oklahoma, and who better to put on such a great show than the Assumption drama de- partment. Advised by director Mr. Dave Wat- son, the curtain opened on Assump- tion's version February 26 and 27. Both shows came off without a hitch thanks to weeks of rehearsals that began after school and lasted long into the night. The musical told the story of mixed up relationships in the Old West in which everyone loved everyone else and no one married who they wanted to at first. Curly (Dennis Sekharan) began Spring musical the play in love with Gertie (Andria Rei- land), while he was loved by Laurey (Ann Zeckser), and Laurey was loved by Jud (Dave Heinrichs). These were not the only confused relationships. Will (Dave Gillette) wanted to win Ado An- nie's (Mary Smith) hand in marriage while she liked Ali Hakim (Bob Grady) and Ali liked Ado Annie. These love trianlges set up an interesting, comical, and sometimes tragic plot for the two act musical. After Curly had given up on Gertie he started whooing Laurey, who was al- ready in love with him. However, Jud who also liked Laurey became jealous causing many confrontations between the two main characters, and in the end resulted in a fight during which Jud tried to stab Curly, but instead fell on his own knife. After pleading self defense to Judge Carnes (Bob Burr), Curly was excused for Jud's death and free to marry Laurey. The play ended with Curly and Laurey in a buggy being pulled by all of Curly’s friends heading to the train station to leave for their honeymoon. The rest of the mixed up relationships also had happy endings. Ali Hakim married Gertie, and Ado An- nie married Will. The rest of the cast and crew led by student director Meg Schwirtz helped to keep the musical rolling along while the orchestra, directed by Mr. James Logue, provided the music.

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Lending a hand senior Beth Howard helps se- nior Dennis Sekharan with his lines. It was the first production for Dennis. Freshman Lou Sofianos deftly works the sound board. He worked with senior Bruce Riceman. L 4 When I discovered I was to play the female lead, I was thrilled, but I didn’t realize that my height was going to be a problem. In one of my favorite scenes, I slapped Greg Mueller, which was fun, EX- CEPT that I practically had to get on my toes to do it! y y Sophia Thomas Technical assistant Jack Wilson daydreams while director Dave Watson makes some last minute script changes. Stage Manager senior Scott McCleary using a lot of energy hangs a modern art work on the set Prior to auditioning, sophomore Greg Mueller carefully studies the script. Eventually he played the role of David Matthews. Fall play 27

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Singing to Laurey (Ann Zeckser) is Curly (Dennis Sekharan) in one of his attempts to win her heart. Producing Okla- homa was a lot of fun, and working with the cast and crew that we had made it even more enjoyable. 9 9 Dennis Sekharan Sitting in front of the Smoke House. Jud (Dave Heinrichs) thinks about what Curly has just said. Ali Hakim (Bob Grady) and Ado Annie (Mary Smith) talk about his marriage to Gertie after he returns from his honeymoon. Listening to Curly (Dennis Sekharan) in the background. Aunt Eller (Celeste Pechous) con- tinues to work hard at making butter. The musical ended with Curly (Dennis Sekharan) and Laurey (Ann Zeckser) in their bug-