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

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—• During a marital spat, Therese, Kolo Nathe, explains all the things sho has done for Dave Streeter, the Prosidont, and how she can't bo-lievo that ho is leaving hor. 1 Waiting for the cast and director to come to rehearsal, Eric Johnson, tho Chairman of the Board, takes a short break. — The Apollo, Chris Holtz, and the clerk, Lenny Overby, come to tho choir room after school to run through their lines. —• — Director of tho one-act play. Phil Darg, watches as tho cast rehearsos for the 6AA con-tost. Tho play took fifth place. 22 — Ono-Act Play

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— —- Aftor tho dosing oi tho musical, tho Once Upon a Mattress cast put in their required set strike hours. Loss timo is spent on set strike than on set construction. Tho orchestra is a vital part of tho musical. Diroctod by Roger Thompson, a few of the orchestra members are Jean Follbaum. Sue Kopp, Mike McGrath, Chad Svihel, Connie Borman, and Twila Smith. J J As technical director. Stan Hahn's job not only includod building scenery. After a day of technical work, ho sweeps up the set construction room. J David Lucs' first musical was Once Upon a Mattross. Not only did ho play in tho orchestra, but he also accompanied dancers and other cast mombors during rehearsals. — Taking a break from a night session of tho tech work, Paul Bottom and studont technical director, Nolan Shackelford, sharo a pizza. Late hours aftor school often meant fast food for dinner. Behind the Scenes — 21

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CHARMING According to Apollo, the male ego can get her anywhere The Apollo of Bellac was directed by Phil Darg. Before a mixed audience of Cooper and Armstrong students, the cast performed their show on February 2 as a preliminary to the Region 6AA contest at Hopkins on February 6. Edina won the contest and Cooper tied for fifth place, although senior Melanie Markovich received a star for her performance as Agnes, an insecure woman who discovers the secret to winning any man's heart. Because the set didn't require much preparation, the three student directors, Jenni Adams, Chris Cook, and Heather Johnson easily handled the setting. The scenery required a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a pillar with the head of Apollo on it. The result pictured an office in the International Bu- reau of Investigations Inc., where the action occurred. The plot begins with Agnes, who is searching for a job. entering an office building intent on speaking with the President, played by Dave Streeter. On seeing her frustration once she is refused by the Clerk, Lonny Overby, one Man, played by Chris Holtz, offers her the secret to getting what she wants from any male: all she has to say is 'How handsome you are.' Though not winning at the festival, sophomore Traie Kumara, who played Chevredent, a bold, pessimistic secretary, reacted positively to the experience. ''With my role being a grouchy secretary and opposite of my personality, I was faced with a challenge. and challenges are always exciting.'' Ono-Act Play — 23