Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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This long-time childrents classic was presented in the spring of 1977 and was received with great response. Spe- cial matinee performances of Hansel and Gretel allowed for great numbers of Clarksville and surrounding areas, younger students to attend. Hansel and Gretel, under the direc- tion of J.G. Griffin, was a special occa- sion for another reason a this was the kick-off for the 50th Anniversary cele- bration of the university; since, Hansel and Gretel was the first childrents show performed at Austin Peay State a Mu; . ' L University. i TWP ML L Production was held April 20-23, ' ' kg; I'Lf'q . 1977.The castincluded: Mike Gotcher, $1103 WT as Hansel; Marie Zeek, as Gretel and fMijU'F 2352 Kathy Watts, as the Wicked Witch. Neil Simon's hit Broadway comedy, Last of the Red Hot Lovers was the last show of the AP Playhouse season. Lovers was under the direction of Kathy Watts, a senior speech and the- atre major. Last of the Red Hot Lovers concerns the Hattempts of a middle aged res- taurant owner, Barney Cashman, to have an extra-martial affair. After living a ttnice life for 47 years, Barney tries his hand at joining the sexual revolu- tion. Act one brings Elaine, a drinking, smoking, rather cold and callous wom- an. Act two gives Barney a try at Bobbi, a spaced-out, kooky, untalented night- club singer. In act three emerges Jean- nette, a friend of Barney's wife who is perhaps the singularly most depressed woman on the face of the earth. Need- less to say, Barney never succeeds and finally invites his wife to join him. Production was held May 25-28 1977. The cast included: Jeff Corvin, as Barney Cashman; Ginger Mulvey, as Elaine Navazio; Marie Taft, as Bobbi Mi- chelle and Susie Miller, as Jeannette Fisher. Top - The program cover from Hansel and Gretel provokes childhood memories of the rather scary fate of the two innocent children. Above - Jeff Corvin, as Barney Cashman. is surround- ed by beautiful girls, iL-RL Susie Miller Ueannettex Marie Taft, tBobbD and Ginger Mulvey tEIainex throughout The Last of the Red Hot Lovers.

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JMWM . 8.1, , Above - Proteus Gommy Thayeo receives some weII-needed and well- sung advice from Antonio Uim Hardawayy Top Right - Even though it isn't a full dress rehearsal Cassandra Carney, who played Silvia and Thom- as Powell as Valentine still take their acting seriously. Right - Kevin Mayhew, as Speed, seems to be telling Thomas PowelL as Valentine, some shocking news. ...- ' su

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Baptist Student Union Offers both recreation and devotion The Baptist Student Union is an organization of Chris- tian witnesses and ministery on the university campus. The program is centered around inward and outward growth of students, and involves study, mission opportu- nities, fellowship and recreation. In addition to these are offered opportunities for retreats and conferences. The fellowship of the B.S.U. is Open to all students who are interested in participating in any phase - be it through the recreational tintramuraD program or through Bible study and worship. The B.S.U. sponsors various activities throughout the week such as, Iuncheons, suppers, devotionals, the B.S.U. choir and the drama and puppet program. The APSU Baptist Student Union participated in activi- ties with B.S.U.'s throughout the state of Tennessee and and surrounding states. In addition to participating in these activities the B.S.U. unites with other religious or- ganizations on campus and promotes brotherhood within the groups. Top - These are the members of the Bapti Student Union as they gather inside the BSU.