Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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MUSIC MAN PROFESSES TROUBLEr BUT HAS LITTLE BELOW—In a grand finale to “Iowa Stub¬ born,” cast members let loose their genu¬ ine emotions putting an end to months of working together. ABOVE—Going behind the scenes, we found Susan Ton¬ kin putting long hours on the turntable and stationary sets. TOP RIGHT—After expressing their feelings towards each other in “Till There Was You,” Harold Hill, Gregg Searson, and Marian, Beth Charles, prepare to kiss the sentimental kiss which moved the absorbed audi¬ ence. RIGHT—Nancy Waffler practices making up Scott Fulk for his part as Mayor Shinn while Gary Beauchamp chuckles as he awaits his turn. What can happen when a small Iowa town in the early 1900’s populated with stubborn men and old biddies is invaded by the per¬ suasive presence of a big city con man? Well, you got trouble. And if you went to the CP gym May 11 th or 12th, you saw a man by the name of Hill blow into this Iowa town, win over a librarian, and organize a boys’ band with flattery and subtle persuasion. Between the nervous try¬ outs and the very evenings The Music Man was practiced, over a period of about two months; the choir worked to metamorphose the inapt gym floor into River City, Iowa. About 101 people worked diligently on construction, lights, sound, publicity, costumes, and everything else that went into the production. The orchestra and cast executed to perfection considering the rotten acoustics. Audience reception was total as members bounced up and down with the traveling salesmen at the singing of “Rock Island’’ and tapped toes when the cast sang Wells Fargo Wagon.” Whether singing, dancing, or working behind the scenes, every person connected with Music Man played his role to the utmost. One only needed to look at the smiling faces of the cast at cur¬ tain call to know that the prod¬ uction was successful to all.

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LEFT—Lavished with roses after the show Miss Indiana, Becky Graham, was more than appreciated by everyone involved. BELOW—In one of his best roles Steve Elser performed a convincing and witty Mark Twain. RIGHT—Liz Ploog acted as the seductive “Red Hot Mama” using her charms on Lanny Potter. 27

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LEFT—Widespread publicity in local newspapers, on posters in store win¬ dows, through announcements in school and on the radio, and through painted school windows contributed to the full- house turnouts. BELOW—River City’s children Kermit Leistikow, Judy Koppin, Jeff Stephan, Jay Hollingsworth, Trish Scaggs, Carol Eversull, and Drew Badan- ish dance around the library while Harold Hill flirts with reluctant Marian Librarian. TOP—With the opening setting in a rail¬ way coach on the morning of July 4, 1912, Gary Beauchamp, Kermit Leisti¬ kow, John Koscielniak, Charlie Bowman, and Gregg Searson enjoy a friendly card game over a conversation concerning the coming of Harold Hill while conductor, Wally Juskevice eavesdrops.