Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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Dirty Work at the Crossroads Dirty Work at the Crossroads, an old-fashioned melodrama, was presented on the FHS stage January 23 and 24. The play was directed by Barb Gebhardt, otherwise known as Melodrama Mama. The presentation itself was old-fashioned. The programs were styled after antique playbills and footlights were placed at the edge of the stage. Reaction seekers held signs so the audience could react accordingly. All in all, the play provided enjoyment for all who attended. The evil Munro Murgatroyd wove his intricate web to try and trap Nellie Lovelace since he wanted her land for the railroad. But Nellie's heart belonged to Adam Oakhart, who was being tempted by the pro- vocative Ida Reingold, who was also Munro's wife. Much to Nellie's dismay, Adam leaves for the foreign legion. Later, though, Adam is accused of murdering Mrs. Asterbilt and is taken to prison. Adam and Nellie are married and they have Little Nel. Of course, in the end, as in all melodramas, Adam, Nellie and Little Nel live happily ever after. 26 DIRTY WORK

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The humorous yet heartbreaking side of marriage prepara- tions was the theme of Father of the Bride directed by Judi Griffin and performed December 1 1 and 12. Kay Banks and Buckley Dunston decide they want a simple church wedding; however, as the big day approaches the preparations get out of hand and quite extravagant. The number of guests grows larger while Mr. Banks' budget grows smaller. According to Director Griffin, not only was the story line fun- ny but rehearsals were humorous as well. There were some problems with the show — Brad Benschneider who played Mr. Banks developed laryngitis — but, in the end, it all came together to provide an enjoyable two evenings. Scenes from Father of the Bride, moving clockwise, show Kay not looking too thrilled at the prospect of a large wedding: Massoula planned the wedding for Buckingham Caterers: Ben Banks con- templating his next move; Tommy, the bride's brother, paying more at- tention to his skateboard than his father's instructions: and Mr. and Mrs. Banks enjoying a quiet moment at home. FA THER OF THE BRIDE 25

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Dirty Work a tthe Crotsroad Directed by Barb Gebhardt Adam Oakhart Eric McKe Nellie Lovelace Rhonda Moor Ida Reingold Julie Hawkins Munro Murgatroyd Kevin Kern Mookie Mauggins Tim Ervin Widow Lovelace Laura Myers Mrs. Asterbilt Fiona Williamson Leonie Asterbilt Marie Bacho Fleurette Shellie Kauffman Little Nel Stacy GrifFin Reaction Seekers Lisa Fristoe Pam Miles Susan Taylor Student Director Bill Ryder Stage Manager Jim Newhard Scenes from Dirty Work at the Crossroads, moving clockwise across oth pages, show Mookie and Nellie having a discussion in the garden; :he evil Munro trying to do away with the widow Lovelace; Mrs. Asterbilt ind Munro discussing Leonie; Munro's wife Ida showing up to throw his lan into a tizzy; Fleurette whispering sweet nothings to Mookie; Munro aking Little Nel prisoner while making Nellie tie Adam to the tracks'; Ida mticing Adam with her ankle; and Munro realizing Ida has arrived. DIRTY WORK 27