Eastmoor High School - Shield Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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OKLA Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma was presented by Eastmoor students on April 16th and 17th, 1959. More than 150 ambitious students prepared the popular musical comedy which was set in the Oklahoma Territory around the turn of the century. The show featured colorful western costumes, realistic scenery, and an old-time surrey. Songs included Oh, What a Beautiful Morning, People Will Say VVe're in Love, and l Can't Say No. Pam Smyser danced as Laurey in the ballet Out of My Dreams. Aunt Eller feels churn- ing is more important than listening to Curly's plans for wooing Laurey. Curly tries to lessen the tension between himself and Jud by visiting him at his living quarters. Letting her imagination take over, Laurey is al- most persuaded to go to the picnic with Curly. The peddler Hon Ewingj is told off by Aunt Eller who is aroused at his boldness. Ado Annie is watching. Ado Annie and Laurey are exchanging their views on the opposite sex.

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HOM The leads in the cast were: John Braulick as Curly, Sally Kall as Laurey, LaRita Gantz as Ado Annie, Jim Lawton as Will, Larry Nichols as Jud, and Pat Mayfield as Aunt Eller. Mr. Morris and Mr. Keiser produced and di- rected the musical. Music for the show was pro- vided by the Eastmoor Orchestra under the direc- tion of Mr. Jerry Kaye. Carnes fDave Arm- strongl is urging the farmers and the cowboys to be friends as Gertie CSydney Scottj, the Sheriff fAlan Lewisj, and the rest of the cast watch. The wedding of Laurey and Curly in the dream scene is interrupted by the appearance of Jud. Hostility between Jud and Curly increases as they bid for Laurey's picnic basket. Will scolds Ado Annie for not being true to him during his trip to Kansas City. l23