E J Cooper High School - Talons Yearbook (New Hope, MN)

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26 miwicol Man Of La Mancha This year’s musical proved to be another success under the artistic direction of Mr. John Cunningham and Mr. Harold Wildung. The Man of La Mancha cast and crews contributed many long hours of practice and rehearsals to provide six nights of breathtaking entertainment. This year’s orchestra directed by Mr. Kloos also provided an essential part of the musical. At the start of rehearsals there was friction between the actors and the orchestra. But after the birthday party for Ron Chagnon, and the many practices before opening night, we began to understand the work that both sides were putting into the play and became very close, said Deb Smith. The play takes place in a dungeon in Seville, Spain at the end of the sixteenth century. Action also occurs in various places within the imagination of the main character, Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quixote), portrayed excellently by Steve Gorsky. Other characters such as Sancho, (Bob Thoe), along with countless others added interesting dimensions to the play. I felt the play had a special message and I loved being a part of it, replied Pam Sundeen. The directors, cast, orchestra and crews did a great job. I'll always remember the musical as a moral and beautiful experience, commented John Griggs. 6 3

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musical 27 1. Barb ts only thinking of him 2. Aldonza! 3. To Dream, the Impossible Dream . . 4. The inn keeper confronts Don Quixote. 5. John trims his five o'clock shadow. 6. I come for love!” 7. A prisoner’s wel come. 8. Aren't Jane and Julie cute?