Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Carnival director Steven Sha- piro wasted little time in preparation for his first production at the univer- sity. But then, he had little time to waste. Shapiro, assistant professor of communication, began tryouts for the nearly 20 roles in the musical the first week of classes. Rehearsal began the day after tryouts for the five-day October production. Rehea rsing so quickly was the only disadvantage that we had, he said. The cast developed a good feeling of ensemble amongst them- selves. “Carnival” was scheduled in con- junction with Homecoming.

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Nladrigal Dinner A visitor to the Memorial Union the first weekend in December might have thought he stepped into the pomp and circumstance of a 16th century castle. Instead, he encountered the annual Madrigal Dinner, sponsored by the departments of art and music in the Fort Hays State Ballroom Dec. 1-2. Fifty-four students in elaborate cos- tumes participated as acrobats, musi- cians and servants. Guests were treated to rainbow trout, steamboat round, roast turkey and cherries jubilee pre- pared by ARA Food Services. Since the first Madrigal Dinner in 1965, ticket prices have jumped from $2.50 to $12. John Thoms, art depart- ment chairman and Madrigal coordina- tor, said various campus organizations still assisted with additional funds. “We now consider it a service to the university,’ 1 he said. It is definitely a labor of love. Dr. Donald Stout, professor of music, led the preparation of music, a collec- tion of European Christmas carols. A castle magician. Tim Counts, Hays junior, and acrobats fames Bobo, Wich- ita senior, Chuck Lundblad, Shawnee Mission senior, and Dave Ross, Salina sophomore, added a new twist to the formal, stately atmosphere. Honored as lord and lady of the cas- tle were Dr. and Mrs. William Hailing of Hays, who sat in costume at the head table. The Madrigal Committee also chose Alice Beesley, Zona Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Cade Suran and Mr, and Mrs. Norman Jeter to join the Hallings at specific performances. An ice storm Saturday night cut the attendance from Friday ' s capacity crowd of 266 to 267. Thorns said refunds were offered so tickets could be shuffled to a waiting list. ‘The Madrigal Dinner is unique to western Kansas. Thorns said. “It brings more hopdr to the university each year. Madrigal Dinner 15

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1. Schley el (Da vis Beatty. SaUna freshman) builds morale after I he carnival parade, 2, Reminiscing hLs romantic pas is Marco (Tim Counts. Hays junior) with two roustabouts (Brent Allen Lyons sophomore, and Larry Elbert. Norton freshmen) 3. Marco sings of his faithfulness to Rosa lee (Deb Adams, Concordia senior). 4. Paul (Brad Robin- son. Colorado Springs senior) and fanquol (Dave Clark. Oakley sophomores) laugh al the inno- cence of Lib {Peg Kincaid. Ellin wood senior), 5, Puppets made by technical director Sue Christen- sen lift Lib ' s spirits.