Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Children ' s Theatre 1st raw: Lynn Sanborn, Bemadette Guerin, Mara Coyle, Donna McCabe (DIR), 2nd row: Marianne Roche, Shawne MacEachern, Katie Fox, Joe Corcoran, Michael Monte, Timmy King YOU ' RE INVITED WHAT: To see the Boston Col- lege Children ' s Theatre WHY: To entertain children by performing an original reper- toire of songs, dances, and stories. WHEN: When ever we ' re wanted or needed. WHERE: Throughout the Bos- ton Area. WHO: A group of creative and dedicated students. Mara, Lynn, Shawne, and Marianne, rehearsing for a performance. 239

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Fulton Debate Society Founded in 1 868, the Fulton Debating Society is the oldest student organization at Boston College. It is also one of the oldest collegiate debating societies in the United States. Today, the Fulton Debating Society is rebuilding its mem- bership and expanding its program to meet the needs of students with varying interest and levels of experience. In the tournament debate program, topical research is emphasized and two opposing teams try to convince a judge that the resolution should be affirmed or negated. In tournament debate, undergraduates have the opportunity to debate stu- dents from universities all over the United States. The public debate program emphasizes audience persua- sion. Students have an opportunity to debate in front of a variety of audiences — ranging from high schools in greater Boston to campus groups. This year, religion in politics, the E.R.A., and the MX missile system will provide subject mat- ter for many interesting public debates. Excellence in debate and public speaking are long- standing hallmarks of Jesuit education. The Fulton Debating Society thus embodies the Jesuit ideal of shaping a more just society through constructing debate about relevant social issues and policy proposals. Dan Rohrer (Adv.) 1st row: A. Harrison, J. Betti (secy.), L. Nollet, M. Christian, 2nd row: C. Lilley, L. Supple (Pres.) J. Corkery. M. Milano (V.P. ' 3rd row: M. Butler, W. Arens, Missing: Asst. Coaches — J. Hart, J. Meany. D. Feeney. R. Crepeau 238

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The Dramatics Society The Boston College Dramatics Society is the old- est student organization at B.C. The Society has a history of fine productions and this year was no exception. This, our 116th season, was comprised of four spectacular main stage productions, a stu- dent produced evening of modern drama, and theat- rical workshops. The season started off this year during Halloween weekend with Deane and Balderston ' s Dracula, the original vampire play. Full of thrilling special effects and fine acting, this show was highly acclaimed by B.C. audiences. In November, two students, J. Fitz- gerald and K. O ' Neil, along with one of our faculty advisors, Prof. H. Enoch, got together and produced as evening of three modern dramas: The Indian Wants the Bronx, by Horowitz, The Women at The Tomb, by Ghelderode, and Krapp ' s Last Tape, by Beckett. This studio production was very well re- ceived. Many current Dramatics Society members joined D.S. alumni at a gala affair at Narcissus discotheque, to benefit the new Theatre Arts Center. This evening of drinking, dancing, and entertainment was spon- sored by the Young Friends of the Theatre. The second main stage production was The School for Scandal, a comedy of manners by the famous English playwright, Richard Brinsley Sher- idan. This classic production played to enthusiastic audiences and marvelous reviews. Second semester opened with the 1979 Pulitzer prize and Tony Award winning drama by Michael Cristofer, The Shadow Box. This year ' s musical was the award winning Fid- dler on the Roof. This successful show played four nights to packed houses. The final event of the year was the conerstone laying ceremony for the new Theatre Arts Center. Next year we look forward to a spectacular season in the New Theatre. Join us. Jeff Pietrzyk as Dracula 1st row: J. Rily (ires.), C. Boegel (pub), J. Fitzgerald (pres), J. Mann, S. Serieka (secy), D. O ' Brien (tech. dir), 2nd row: M. Zschow, D. Mehle, A. Home, 3rd row: D. Hatem, J. Colpitts. N. Doherty, N. Murphy, E. Riley, D. Huran, C. Farrelly, J. Boyle, 4th row: A. Parr, D. Yelland, J. Riely, F. Brady. C.A. Maggelet, D. Goldman 240