Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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By Lynn Martin Musical — (myu-zi-cal): a film or theatrical production consisting of musical numbers and dialogue based upon a unifying plot.” The Ransom of Red Chief, by O. Henry, was the spring musical performed by budding thespians from Brimfield High. Music was provided by members of the high school band and props were built by the set crew. This musical comedy was centered around two desperate men in need of money. They kidnapped a young boy, Johnny Dorset, to hold for ransom. By the last scene, Bill and Sam were glad to pay Johnny’s mother to take him back while town residents chased them out for returning the kidnapped Red Chief.” CAST Sam David Ryan Bill Mark Mueller Johnny Dorset Aaron Friday Phoebe Dorset Cathy Mueller Mavis Brown Lynn Martin Gertie Brown Heather Kuhns Ezra Dooley Andy Mueller Sheriff LyleSollenberger Stanley Lewis John Kell Mrs. Lewis Amy Carlton Jeb Carter Scott Keithley Mollie Jaime Vorvick Becky Kim Lewis Katie Susie Rachel Lucy Barb Braddock Mrs. Hicks Melinda McKim Teen-Age girls Jenny Pillman Storym Boord Mandi Davis BAND Ed Scheffert Drums Mike Doughty Trombone Brian Johnson Trombone Joelly Johnson Clarinet Tracy Paceley Flute Mr. Jim Camp Piano, Director SET CREW Todd Rahn Shauna Seamons Stormy Board Shannon Stevensc Scott Keithely Michelle Yeast Spring Musical — 29

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The cast and band posed for a final picture after a near perfect performance (top). “I’m not afraid of you!” says Johnny, played by Aaron Friday (center). The mischievous Red Chief was kidnapped and carried off in a bag by Bill Driscoll (Mark Mueller). “Me bring back wampum women to camp,” boasted Red Chief (bottom center). A tired Bill (bottom right) wanted some peace and quiet, but Red Chief wanted to know why chickens lay eggs (opposite, top). After a chase through the audience, Red Chief slammed a pie into Bill's face (opposite, center). Mother Lewis (played by Amy Carlton) led a dirty-eared Staley (John Kell) back home (opposite, bottom). a l 28 — Spring Musical

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As the musical began, the choir (top left) set the rhythm going for Edison’s “Movin’ On Blues.’’ Soon, Edison played by Tony Wieda (right) began to get some pretty bright ideas, and members of his invention factory (top right) reminded him that “Nothing is Impossible.” After the play, actors and actresses took their bows (center). Photos by Beverly Ralston 30 — Electric Sunshine Man