Falmouth High School - Clipper Compact Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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My Fair Lady “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” muses Eliza (Kathy Morton) Mrs. Pearce (Joanna McKee) sends Eliza to bed. Higgins (Brian McCue) sings “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face ” The Performing Arts Group undertook its most am- bitious project ever with a production of the Lerner and Loewe musical, “My Fair Lady.” Directed by Michael Helfen with Student Director Susanne Phelan, Musical Director Carol Sykes, and Choreographer Pat Lang, the show played to full (at one point, overflowing) houses for four nights in November. Daria Lucas and Kathy Morton shared the role of Eliza Dootlittle, the scrappy flower-girl-turned-lady, while her irritable and unpredictable teacher, Professor Henry Higgins, was portrayed by Brian McCue and Rob King. Bill McKay and Jeff Alexander shared the character of Colonel Pickering. Paul Selig appeared as Doolittle in the McCue cast to allow the latter to play the dustman with unusual oratorical skills on alternate nights. Holly Perpall and Rebecca Webb played Mrs. Higgins; Corinne Callahan and Joanna McKee alternated as Mrs. Pearce; and Eliza’s upper-class twit of a romantic interest, Freddie Eynsford- Hill was performed by Brad Jordan and Joseph Uchmanowicz. The spectacular visual effect of the show was primarily the result of Ryan Young’s remarkable set design and the meticulous costuming by Lynne Francis. Pat Lang’s choreography, including the perennially favorite produc- tion number “Get Me to the Church on Time” was con- sistently breathtaking. A combination of irresistible script, melodious score, and astute production, “My Fair Lady” was undoubtedly the most successful FHS show, and, surprisingly enough, despite high costs, the first to turn a profit. Jeff Alexander (Pickering) reports Eliza miss- ing. ' At the Ascot Opening Race

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Dignitaries Holly Perpall and Brian McCue reign Captain DeMello introduces teammates R. C. McKee struggles with M. C. gig. Dancing faculty car- icatures inspire 1st Place Honor Society Truck. 25

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