Fieldston School - Fieldglass Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

Page 23 text:

April hfth was the date for both the premiere and last performance of The Crucible by the Fieldston Players, a nolablc oll'-Riverdale Avenue troupe. This play was originally produced on Broadway during the V152 season and was writtcn by Arthur Miller. husband of Nlarily n. This most recent performance of the play was directed, produced, cast, cut. etc., by liaphaela Tomasonc. ol' former Fieldston fame. Her Barnaby and lfirllzrlay of the lnfanta arc but two in the long line of distinguished productions ...... The female If-mls were divided among Nettie l.ccf. Louise I.ilSSt'l', and Joanna Bulova. The leading men were Alan Berger. Richard Brown, Tom Del- banco. lfrilt llollman and Bob Kimball. The cast was a large one, including about thirty seniors. Miss Tomasone did not double-cast many of the large parts in hopes of improving the quality of the per- formances of those in both performances. The play. taking place in Salem. Mass.. at the time of the witch-trials, centers about the efforts of a spitcful young girl to rid the man she loves of his wife. Unhappily. she rids herself of the man she loves, causing the sentencing to death of many in- nocent people. The actual plot. however, is incidental to the major point that the author was trying to convey to the public . . . the ease with which truth can be distorted and fear takes the place of ration- ality. Many people take The Crucible to be a parody of the happenings during the reign of the Senator from Yvisconsin. Although the theme of the play was a serious one, the seniors had a gay time putting it on and the audience seemed to enjoy it greatly. THE CRUCIBLE I -UL D SJ W

Page 22 text:

One dictionary dehnition of a festival reads: A season devoted periodically to some form of enter- tainment. This definition is applicable to only one phase of Fieldston's institution, the Festival. As first formers we look forward to working on our first festival to see what it is like. We find that it is a time to work creatively, to attempt a Hnished performance which at the beginning of rehearsals seemed impossible. We realize, perhaps for the first time, that there is more to a play than just acting- there is the scenery, the lighting, the costumes, all of which must be perfect. We discover that Working together can be fun and how many of our friends have talents that up to now have been undiscovered. This year the first form decided to put on Gilbert and Sullivan's entertaining H.M.S. Pinaforen. With the help of Miss Tomasone, Mr. Werthman and the members of the Art Department, the production was quite a success. The acting was excellent, the singing was superb, and the sets were delightful. Among those in lead roles were Nancy Wolfe, Susan Harvey, Bob Levy, Charles Braun, Jane Lon- tinez, Nora Kan, Margie Bessin, Ed Gaines, Jay Lagemann, Danny Jaffee, and Chris Flory. Now the First formers take their seats in the audi- torium to watch other festivals, only to rise again in their senior year for their final showing before graduation. H. M. S. PINAFCJRE

Page 24 text:

COMMUNITY SERVICE Mary Ellen Weisl Margaret Tager Although the Student Council is the most important single body in student affairs at Fieldston, the committee and club system constitutes easily the most important and vital part of our student government. Committees this year, under the supervision of Committee Co-ordinator Steve Kass, participated in a great variety of activities. Mickey Class handled the Internal Arrange- ments Committee, which provided the school with illuminat- ing and interesting assemblies. Mike Rosenberg and Al Berger chaired the Boys' Sports Committee, which was in charge of varsity letter awards and an enlarged C.O. card program. The International Committee, under the leadership of Betsy Ardwin, helped the school learn about UNICEF and the U.N. Jill Behrens and Pat Weill, as chairmen of the House Committee, took charge of the maintenance of the rec room, and the problem of ushers at school events. The G.A.O., under the direction of ,lane Dretzin and Peggy Freedman, co-ordinated the gym department, the girls, and the Fathers and Daughters. Margo Zimmermanis Social Committee plan- ned and ran the school's parties so that they afforded enjoy- ment for all. Jane Kaplan and Sheila Benow chaired the Publicity Committee, which ably presented, in graphic terms, slogans and appeals. The Community Service Committee, under the direction of Mary Ellen Weisl, collected needed dollars for worthy groups. Andy Kahr's Constitutional Revi- SOCIAL Margo Zimmerman Dick Brown ,zfl 2 Vrfr ,,,, A . n ' I ,f INTERNATIONAL Deanne Rothstein Betsy Ardwin BOYS SPORTS Mike Rosenberg Alan Berger CLUBS AND PUBLICITY Sheila Benow Jane Kaplan