Cornerstone University - KUMI ORI Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Rostand's Cyrano presented at Baptist College With a sword as sharp as his longue, Cyrano duels and defeats the overconfident Vicount de Yalvert irt one of the play's most ihihd scenes LeRret and Count de Ouiche grieve with the news of the cowardly attach by Cyrano's enemies that has mortally wounded him. ignorant of Cyrano's famous dueling ability, Christian has chal- lenged him; but Cyrano must decline the duet, having promised Roxane to protect Christian.

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Henri in throat, Cyrano mistakenly believes Roxane's adoration jor Christian is meant for him. The drama department opened its sea- son with Edmond Rostand’s immortal “Cyrano de Bergerac”, presented in three evening performances and a matinee, Nov. 13-14, in the music auditorium. The unusual facilities necessitated many adaptations and original touches in pro- duction, the most notable being entrances through the audience and modified sce- nery. The most exciting scene was an actual duel on stage between Cyrano and Valvert. These modifications gave the production a lively originality and polish that never failed to please the audience. Exceptional performances were done by Jerry Sheveland as the intense poet with an abnormal size nose, and by Carol Ward as his unwitting love. The demanding lines and detailed action of the play presented a real challenge to the drama department. The maturity the stu- dents evidenced in the quality of acting and interpretation testify that this chal- lenge was well met. Its efforts again distin- guished the drama department as out- standing. 26 Sarcastic and bold, Cyrano challenges his enemy's mockery of his oversize nose. CAST CYRANO...........................Jerry Sheveland ROXANE.............................. Carol Ward CHRISTIAN DE NEUVILLETTE......... Ralston Bowles LE BRET ......................... Wendyl Welch COUNT DE GUICHE ................. Don Windmiller RAGUENEAU ....................... Paul Hebebrand DUENNA......................................Teri Hubble V1COUNT DE VALVERT ..............Donald Williams MARQUIS ........................... Gary Erskine BRfSSAfLLE .........................Charles Wood BELLEROSE....................................J.m Walker MARGUERITE ...........................Kay Moore MARTHE ..........................Sharia Schipper MONTFLEURY...............................Charlie Jones ORANGE AND FLOWER GIRL...........Celeste DeRoin PAGE .......................Priscilla Marquardt CAPTAIN CARBON DE CASTEL JALOUX......................... Donald Williams CADETS OF GASCONY........ Jim Walker, Charles Wood A CAPUCHIN .........................Gary Erskine LADIES AT THE PERFORMANCE.............Kay Moore, Sharia Schipper

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After antagonizing Helen by her demanding persistency Annie is forced to rouse Percy to help her teach Helen. Her jealousy kin- dled, Helen insists on being allowed to “play ”, too. fn Me play's dramatic conclusion, Helen bridges the gap between words and ideas. Above The violent action resulting from Helen's unbridled temper gave the play some exciting moments as Annie and Helen struggled in the emptied dining room, loth Hawn and Lynn endured bruises from attempting to depict the battles realistically in rehearsals and during performances. Right. Watching with satisfaction as Helen devours breakfast from her own plate, Annie is unprepared for the outburst which follows. 28