Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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... lun- 4D 1 t 1. 4 Area musician assists 'Hello Dolly' Providing a valuable addition to the staff of directors, Tom Fontana, a musician from the La Comedia Din- ner Theatre, assisted in the produc- tion of Hello Dolly, the musical presented April 13-16 at West. Mr. Fontana put to use his experi- ence from his dinner theatre job to work primarily with the students play- ing the lead roles. He concentrated his time and attention with them on their acting, emphasizing the specific delivery of their lines. As vocal director and producer, Gene Seeberger planned and put the whole production into action. Donald Detrick coordinated the orchestra and Tom Harden worked with the stage crew to create the scenery and the extra platform stage. Surviving a two-week postponement due to the energy crisis, the cast and crew felt a setback in preparation time. Soon after school resumed, tryouts took place with practices beginning March 21, leaving only three weeks until the performances. Seniors dominated the lead roles as in previous years. ln the starring role, Betsy McWhirt filled the role of Dolly. With future plans to con- tinue a career in voice, Betsy por- trayed the meddling Mrs. Levi with a scheme for every problem. In pursuit of the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, played by senior Gary Snyder, Betsy as Dolly attempted to trap Horace into taking her as his wife instead of marrying Mrs. Irene Malloy, a hat shop owner, portrayed by Le- Additional supporting roles included the employees of both Mrs. Malloy and Horace Vandergelder. Monica Webster, a junior, played the dizzy assistant of Mrs. Malloy. Kerry Yard as Cornelius Hackl and Chip Clark as Barnaby Tucker played the store clerks in Vandergelder's Hay and Feed Store. Through their crazy antics, the bumbling duo of Ker- ry and Chip provided the majority of comic relief in the play. Twelve dancing waiters highlighted the performance as they led Betsy as Dolly onstage with the title song. The entire cast of almost 200 gather on- stage with an encore. Considering the amount of people working on the musical, everyone did their part and was ready in the time available, besides having a great time, commented Leanne Kleinmann. anne Kleinmann. As a member of the chorus, junior Terri Tippie helps with rehearsals. as gr if mud Contemplating one of har many schemes, Betsy McWhirt as Dolly Levi, finishes her plan to trap Horace Vandergelder, 98 Musical l l l l l A l N . l rg l l l Wglibg t rr if F flat : :if in l uh W if 'EM Q ,, '1 4 : 1'H' 123 ,r . t ,af ' 25 lf 1. 'A .1 i n . , ...W , , D ,: ' I ' . f ., X ,ft ss ., +L .L 'Q'- be , .' 1.-1? if' ,fi ' 1 'ef' ii, 1 lv: .f' 4 H . r , ,f sf. af., 5 3 I K V, f 5, .Q ll' iff , t ala J if 7 14' ' ' 7 952 . 'Q :- g f!! 5 ll sw 1 x ,, ,V WW, J- W ft 4 .1 . f , ffah l' :f 2423. 'Wx , -52 g ' f f 4 -' r ., i l l

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i At Washington Square Cinema, the marquee In the east unit parking lot, Becky Shope advertises Hockey the most-D0PU'a film- tries to maneuver a skateboard. Indicating her preference in styles, Nancy Truax wears boots that lace up the front. 100 Trends Sfudenfs adopf frendsf iff X ef if ffir 'WJ