Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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76 TROMBONES. Tommy Djilas (Ke«h Goad) lead in the River Gty Boys Band in the final act of Mu- sic Man. as Marion the Librarian (Brett Phillips) looks on. GRECIAN URNS. The town committee women practice their dance for the ice cream social as the barbershop quartet discuss important matters BROADWAY—More Than A Street | IN TROUBLE. Mayor Shinn (Dave DeLambo) ques tions Tommy Djilas (Keith Goad) about his interest in his daughter CHIT-CHAT. While waiting for the arrival of the Wells Fargo Wagon the towns' people (Dave Ma lone. Heidi Robert. Joel Haas, and Denise GJasco) have a friendly chat 8 Music Man The Music Man. Bedford’s first musi- cal production in over five years involved an incredible amount of time, energy, and expertise. Over 200 hours went into re- hearsals. set design and construction, cho- reography. and vocal practices. This particular play was chosen for its popularity, music, and number of students whose talent could be showcased. “We had an extremely cooperative cast. There was a real team effort, and unbelievable spirit,” commented Director Mary Ann Costa. A major factor stressed by Mrs. Costa in the play was reaction. Junior Roberta Rossi stated, “Mrs. Costa would answer questions about each character; from there we would do our best to incorporate what she told us.” Keith Goad comment ed. “If you believe that you are the char- acter, then the audience will believe also.” The cast of Music Man consisted of sixty students, plus eight outsiders. With a play of this size and quality, various facul- ty and students had to be acquired to help out with major parts and find cos- tumes. As vocal Coach. Dee Fowler worked with the lead singing roles such as Marion Paroo, Harold Hill, and the Quar tet. Junior Brett Phillips commented, “Mrs. Fowler helped out a lot in the be ginning; working with us at least two hours a day in the practice room.” Choreographer Bebe Katz, Set Designer John Seaman, and Orchestra Director, Don Sullivan gave direction to the t chni- cal aspects, along with Christie Bott, make-up. and Claudia Beilstein, costumes. As Winthrop Paroo, 13 year-old-Sean Smith made his first appearance on the Bedford High School stage. Maggie Lovano commented, “Sean added life to the cast. Some members were upset by his being so young, but later realized he was the best for the part.” Brett Phillips added. “Sean has alot of talent and ener- gy and he knows what to do with them.”

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SINGING OUT. Adding to the dignified atmosphere is the A Cappeila Choir conducted by Mr. Shellhammer. The Seniors are highlighted, in their white graduation gowns, against the background of the underclassmen in their regular gowns 10 Graduation