Brookville High School - Buzzer Yearbook (Lynchburg, VA)

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They Strut and Fret Before Their Hour Upon the Stage Once upon a time — November 10, 11, 12 to be exact — the Theater Arts Club put on OUR TOWN. Tryouts were held in early September and rehearsals started after that for three and a half hours every night until the opening night of the play. Dutifully attending the rehearsals, members of the cast slowly got on each other’s nerves. From behind the curtain came such screams as: “David, take off my tights.” “No, Brett you can’t wear Dreama’s pink dress!” “My corset is too tight.” “Mr. Tomlin, your mascara is running!”’ “Steve, stop playing the piano.” Finding out that they could not have pots and pans as props, Sally Suttenfield and Beth Smith mastered the art of mime. Nevertheless, by the time of the opening night, Gazing into the night sky, Donny Nunley and Jean Farrar reflect on Our Town. everything was in order. Members of the cast were well acquainted with their lines. For the first time Mr. Tomlin, sponsor of TAC, got a part in a play. He made his debut as Dr. Gibbs. David Armstrong, student director of the play, portrayed the part of Stage Manager. Mr. Tomlin acquired costumes from Lynchburg College and Goodwill, Lynn Poindexter helped make and fit the other costumes. Danny Houston, from ‘‘Hair Station Limited” did the hairstyling for the cast. Sound effects, lighting, and set building were done by Tim Echols, Joel Everhart, Mary Langer, Stephanie Nester and Phil Vaughan. ee were re The main characters of Our Town from left to right. Front Row: Beth Smith, David Armstrong, Sally Suttenfield; Back Row: Mr. Tomlin, Donny Nunley, Dreama Justice, Steve Hess. Theatre Arts Club 181

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Wanting to look his best on opening night, Todd Wright practices applying his stage make-up. Other members of the cast from Our Town are (Front Row): Trudy Buchanan, Jan Hart; Second Row: Glenn Hancock, Frank Weinmeister; Third Row: Richard von Gemmingen, Robin Farnsworth, Gina Seiferth, Martha Patterson. Supporting cast from Our Town are (Front Row): Jean Farrar, Mike Glora; Second Row: Cathy Oates, Jimmy Marston, Ron Nunley, Cathy Hamilton; Third Row: Brett Beasley, Albert Nester, Todd Wright. 180 Theatre Arts Club

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— ‘‘What do you mean you need change for a fifty?” says Becky Ballard. Other drink room workers are Vanessa Miear, Connie Weeks, Donna Ballard, and Rhonda Ferguson. Office worker Christi Forth answers the phone. Other office workers are Vicky Templeton, Kathy Harmon, Lisa Ogle, Virginia Johnson, Karen Cobb, Martha Patterson, Angie King, and Rhonda Ferguson. Checking out library books is Joyce Lewis, while Librarian Mrs. Thompson looks on. Other library workers are Cindy Adams, Bianca Coggins, Teresa Ragland, Susan Foutz, Jennifer Canada, Angie McGann, Shelby Brown, Clark Fleshman, Kathy Greene, Teresa McDonaldson, Mark Shepard, Kathy Jordan, Jeanette Peterson, and Angela Stalling. E i mi Cafeteria Assistants: Kim King, Chris Stump, Lora Johnson, and Dianne St. Clair. 182 Service