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

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Cooper Presents “The Boy Friend” The Boy Friend was a musical for all ages. The lively songs and dances entertained audiences thoroughly. It's the typical boy meets girl, fall in love story line. Polly Brown (Christy Montour) a rich young lady attending finishing school in Nice, France, is distressed because her father (John Elscn) thinks men arc just after her for her money. She then pretends to have a boyfriend for the Carnival Ball. The school’s head mistress (Wina Mortcn-son) finds out about her situation and decides to talk to her father about it. Polly’s father happens to be an old flame from the past, and their renewed acquaintance sparks old feelings. They fall in love once again. Polly falls in love with Tony Brockhurst (Mike Dols), a messenger boy who thinks she is merely a secretary. What follows is a comedy of errors and mistaken identities. In the end all identities are discovered, and they both find they come from wealthy backgrounds. Highlights from the show include “Won't You Charleston With Me?” sung and danced by Bobby (Loren Sawatsky) and Maisic (Alice Rowland); also, The Carnival Tango,” danced by Belinda Nitzkorski and Tom Arscncau. Senior John Elscn summed up the show: “The musical was the most fantastic experience I’ve ever had. The cast and crew came together to put on a marvelous show, which the drama department can be very proud of. TOP: |’ e got the you-don't-want-to-pUy-with-mr blues. ABOVE: The French Riviera is filled with romance and fun. Musical — 23

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' i ABOVE: Loren Saw at sky, John Elsen and Mike Dols discuss the next act. RIGHT: tVina Mortensen transforms herself into Madame Dubonnet. 24 Pea lure