George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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Den Of Antiquity The Play of Daniel is a fully de- veloped example of an art form which is almost unknown to the modern world: liturgical drama. This art form was used primarily in religious wor- ship. This unique production attempted to broaden the range of performance given by Music Theatre through this selection from our dramatic heritage. Among the difficulties faced by the Music Theatre class in the staging of this 13th century drama was the trans- lation of the drama from Latin to English. The cast under the direction of Dwayne Kroening succeeded in re- creating the historical atmosphere for this difficult production. CAST . . . . Dwayne Kroening BELSHAZZARS QUE BELSHAZZARS PRI DANIEL DARIUS ANGELS HABAKKUK . 7. . B WISE MEN ADVISERS LEGATES ENVIOUS COUNSELO SATRAPS SOLDIERS Aaron MUSICIANS M Carol Jean Kroe ning Linda Westby, Holly Evenson, Carol Kelley Char!ePH P Pete Jeanette Still, Marga Ken Willsor Davenport, Lee Riley Kevin Edie, Russell Schmidt Ridinger, Diane DaytMi, Trena Fuerst S Chris Fitch, Dan Davenport m Duncan, Lurae Hanson, Melinda McCormick, Nancy Svendsen, Pam Woods ,orum, Kevin Edie, Russell Schmidt, Ken Willson Williams, Holly Strubhar, Melinda McCormick, Laura Clark, Christine Hockett a Staged and Directed by: Dwayn Kroening 1 s 26 DANIEL

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6 Transformation Candlelight, poinsettas and fir boughs transformed Heacock Com- mons, for one evening, from the every- day SAGA into a place of winter en- chantment. This year, open dorms were ar- ranged so that the gentlemen would be able to call for the ladies at their doors. Opening with a reception in Pennington Lobby, the guests were served egg-nog and cookies allowing for a chance to socialize. A delicious dinner of Poulet a la Kiev served by waiters and waitresses induced those present to forget the pressure of school and enjoy the splen- dour of the evening. The Ralph Fry Family singers, poetry reading and a drama presentation all set the atmos- phere for this gala affair. The new motif of the commons, the delightful entertainment and excellent cuisine all combined to create an event that was worth getting dressed up for. 7 9 8 CHRISTMAS BANQUET 25

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(1) The opening scene of the drama finds the court musicians playing in a typical 13th century manner. (2) Dan Davenport and Chris Fitch as envious counselors plot against Daniel. (3) The envious counselor, enacted by Dan Davenport, persuades King Darius, play- ed by Pete Nordquist, to throw Daniel into the lion ' s den. (4) The Satraps sing praises to the king. (5) Dwayne Kroen- ing, as King Belshazzar, contemplates Daniel ' s interpretation of the writing on the wall. (6) Daniel, portrayed by Chuck Hernandez, thanks the Lord for his meal as one of the angels, Margaret Neff, looks on. (7) As the deceitful plot is discovered, the court guards throw the envious counselors into the lion ' s den. DANIEL 27