DeKalb High School - Saber Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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Chris Waguer Leads Large Cast Te Musical Production George WU! On November 16 at 7:30 p.m. the DeKalb auditorium curtain went up on DURING REHEARSAL, the cast works hard to reach THESE PIT BAND MEMBERS show thor self discipline and this year’s musical production George perfection. Here they finish singing “Give My Regards concentration are important factors in a successful per- MI” For the next two hours the audi- 1° Broadway.” fompalce ence enjoyed watching the high school FUER Ee students sing, dance, and act to the best of their capabilities. Chris Wagner portrayed George M. Cohan, an enthusiastic young singer and dancer who desperately wanted to sell his act to Broadway producers. Un- fortunately his parents (Bruce Edwards and Tammy Simon) and sister JoAnn Porter) didn’t always agree with him. But over a period of several years the family did audition for several parts, and eventually their troublesome differ- ences faded. Because of this year’s unusually large cast of thirty, each member had to make a special effort to learn his or her lines. Besides the tremendous effort ex- erted by the cast, the back-up crews, pit band, and directors also played a large role in the success of ‘George MI!” 15

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14 Musical BRAD ROSEBERRY, a member of rhe chorus, rosses a quick smile over his shoulder to Josie JoAnn Porter) while a fellow dancer, Dan Kinzer, gazes off in the distance SINGING WAS NOT the only ralenr displayed during the musical. Here Kara Harkless and Kirk Myers demon- strare their acrobatic ralents GEORGE M. COHAN (Chris Wagner) strides across the stage while telling the audience of his plans for the furure DRESSED IN AUTHENTIC rurn-of-the-cenrury clothing, the members of the chorus add a rouch of sparkle to the musical

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NOT AT ALL PLEASED with the school administration, Beatrice (Laurie Pontoni) takes a break from her housework ro tell exactly how she feels TRYING NOT TO MOVE, Kelly Robinson sits back and relaxes as Andra Keyes carefully applies her make-up NARRATION PLAYED an important part in this year’s children’s theatre production. Here Alan Palmer and Brad Roseberry do rheir share in the play. 16 Play, Children's Theatre The Effects On Gamma Rays On Man-In- The-Moon Marigolds and The World Of Pooh were two very fine plays that some DeKalb students helped to make a success. Gamma Rays was the first attempt that DeKalb ever put forth effort in a dramatic selection. The cast members in Gamma Rays were seriously thinking of a future career in the theatre and it was an excellent experience for all who par- ticapted. Then came The World Of Pooh with simply good fun for those who believe. Based on the book by A.A. Milne about how a Bear of Very Little Brain chases himself around in a circle; an incident involving Eeyore who happens to lose his tail; and even a trip to the North Pole! Winnie the Pooh brought in many youngsters from the area elementary schools. The children took some time out of their regular class time to spend an hour or so with Pooh Bear. Thanks to the Drama Department for such great entertainment!