Dakota State University - Trojan Yearbook (Madison, SD)

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Na! OSCAR RECIPIENTS included: David Hammer, Deon Larsen Roger P0l'l1P9f'n Sondra Moose and Glenn Adams Ardis Windedahl Johnson, Dennis Bossman, Connie Prouty Eight Students Earn ff f -at Drama chievement wards X ff Nine trophies were awarded to eight students who earned dramatic recognition as a result of their efforts on the GBSC stage. Those receiving the drama awards were: Best Actor, Roger Pamperin, for the role of Emile in South Pacific: Best Actress, Gloria Adams, for the role of Nellie in South Pacific: Best Supporting Actor, Dennis Bossman, for his roles in The Tender Trap and South Pacific: these were Joe McCall and Luther Billis. Best Supporting Actress, Ardis Windedahl Johnson, for her roles in The Ten- der Trap and Twelve Angry Jurors: these were Sylvia Crewes and Jury Member No. 11. Best Female Technician, Connie Proutyg Best Male Technician, Dean Larseng Best Student Director, Sandra Moose, for her assistant directing of South Pacific: Best One- Act Performance, Dave Hammer, for the role of Mr. Smith in The Bald Soprano: Outstanding Thespian, Dennis Bossman. C-9

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The Still Alarm The Still Alarm by George S. Kaufman was first presented as a project for play directing class. It was so Well-prepared that it was added to the evening's program. Dean Larsen directed the cast of Duane Cramer, Clayton Thornber, Pat Kirkpatrick, and Carl Trooien, who portrayed the calmness and dry humor of five people caught in a hotel fire. The Tridget of Greva The one-act by Ring Lardner, The Tridget of Greva, was directed by three faculty mem- bers, Mr. James Johnson, Mr. A1 Dunavan, and Mr. William Christopher. These three men comprised the cast and were aided by Marci Scott and Marjean Long, who appeared as scenery. X W W,,,,,,,,....--ff ' at 71 flfltfft ! r. V f' 'Z Aria da Capo Ardis Windedahl Johnson directed Aria da Capo by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Dave Egan, Kitty Bondesen, Dean Larsen, Clay- ton Thornber, and Tom Redfield were the cast for this play that portrayed two dif- ferent plays beirig presented on the same stage.

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Nw' X,.,- cv- is 65 The first annual Drama Award B t h ld at the 'Park Hotel on Sunday eveyiingljflfllsbf XY3,S19Z5. Following the meal, Dennis Bossman gave the welcome address and presented awards to Mr. Johnson and Mr. Dunavan,for their work in directing the productions of the 1964- 65 dramatic season. On hand for the occasion were Dr. and Mrs. Warren M. Lee, and Dr. Wayne Knut- son was guest speaker. His speech emphasized the im- portance of the theatre as part of our culture. The event was climaxed with the presentation of the 1965 Drama Awards. Dennis Bossman receives congratulations from Mr. Al Dunavan as Mr. James L. Johnson stands ready to present him with the Outstanding ' Thespian Award. an ' si ,., , ,1 z ,ff x ' - '-- 4 B ... 'Z l ,un -ml Kal , . k Dr, Wayne S. Knutson, a.B0.lEi1,':e.:':i2 npssefsiiiathem of e . of South Dakota in Vermillion. . f h t were Pr. ABOVE LEFT. Honored augsrtsl-eo: ig ihglfgzan of Fine M, ee 12:15 l:1:sihlN8:ii2rsity of South Dakota and the producer of the Black Hills Playhouse. ' ' f drama students, AT LEFT: A large Cf0WdfC?1l'1SElL21r?1a0N0minating Com- dlrectorsl Ehneiefleclzbfhg l,'a:keHotel for the banquet and mittee 90 awards pl'09 0m- 91