Bishop Feehan High School - Flashback Yearbook (Attleboro, MA)

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“Let’s take it from the top. . project and enunciate. . . hammer these two by fours in for support . run through the choreography again 2a, Oi 2eelee OLalele The charge is set; on April 10, 11, and 12 an explosion rang out through the auditorium. . . Oliver! The musical adaptation of Dickens’ Oliver Twist grew, nourished by spirit and enthusiasm for over four months. Cast members, assisted by director, Mr. Alan Ksen, rehearsed daily. Musical and vocal directors, Mrs. Kay Sapita and Sister Evangela contributed their time and talents. A special, two story, 25 foot wide revolving stage was built for the production. The magnificent turntable, which could be wheeled around on casters, was anchored 5 The. Qi % ab | ‘ = LF | any ae ae ee seuino rue scenes NEW “TWIST” FOR OLIVER securely to the floor. The set was designed and conceived by Mr. Alan Ksen, assisted by Aime Hodgkins. Combined with singing, acting, and dancing, the multiple faced set showing the east end of London, Mr. Brownlowe’s mansion and Fagin’s hideaway came alive. As the dates of the performances drew near, spirits heightened and bonds grew. Black tee shirts, titled ‘“‘Oliver ’80”’ dotted classrooms. A huge poster was hung on the third floor landing. These resulted from the brainstorming of the Public Relations Staff, William Walsh and Lucille Sauve. An electric sign, “Oliver — You bet!’’ bumper stickers and posters, all gave the message that Oliver was coming soon. The Attleboro Sun Chronicle also ran a large photograph and article in their entertainment section. The cast gained valuable experience by entertaining the Mercy Sisters at the Cumberland Health Center. An abridged script was prepared. Clad in their black tee shirts, the Oliver family revealed their tale. It was evident that Oliver was a success. Aftermath: After the explosion, much debris had to be cleared. Piece by piece the set was dismantled, the closets filled and locked. It all seemed over when the curtain fell. Yet the family continued. Though the stage is now bare, it is never empty, for it is full of vivid memories.

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Relying on their dates to lead them Dana Helm sway to the rhythm of the on, Suzanne Dube, Lisa DiPietro, and music. Is this a scene from ‘Saturday Night Fever?’’ Almost, as Donna Schriever and Peter McKay boogie the night away. Having the time of their lives, Sheila Elwell and date, Amy D’ Antonio, and Charles Joslin ‘‘get down”’ to the beat of the band. Freshman-Sophomore Social 7

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| Soften, fade out the final phrase of ‘‘Where Is F Love.” Sister Mary Evangela’s hands indicate a Band director, Mr. James Dillon, also a | -e. Pinca tor professional musician, lends his talents to the = as she directs group singing in spring musical. CLLLLAALA. Accompanist, Mrs. Kay Sapita, is sensitive to i Master light board technician, Theodore La individual differences among solo performers. Plante, throws the switch for curtain call lights.