Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Drama achieves state honors One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest played from January 29 through Feburary 1. It required over 45 people to produce and included some of Grant’s most prestigous actors. “We had great, spectacular actors for this production,” said the assistant director, Liz Morris. With Tim True as Randle McMurphy, a man who sees a stretch in the asylym as a good way to get out of his jail sentence, McMurphy’s dominating personality quickly set him apart from the other patients. McMurphy struggled to win the other patient’s trust and admiration, but they were reluctant because of their fear of Nurse Ratched, played by Cindy Ganley. The patients had lost hope in themselves, and McMurphy tried to restore their hopes. “McMurphy had hope in them and we all need hope,” stated Barbara Hollcraft the director of the play. “It took a lot of mental preparation to play Chief Bromden”, Jason Hogue, “I spent a good deal of time sitting alone backstage to prepare for the part”. The development of the character was astonishing to watch. Scenes of Bromden revealing his inner thoughts to the audience were emotional for the cast and the audience. Each participant put their utmost into this production. Ms. Hollcraft said of the play, “I’ve always wanted to do Cuckoo’s Nest, and when some of my students said that they too wanted to put on the play, I told them it would be okay.” All the actors did a superb job on this play including performances by Scott Zeller, Doug Petrina, and David Erickson. In evidence of the ensemble’s fine work, the production was selected as one of two to perform at the State Thespian Contest. As Randel McMurphy Tim True shows his fellow inmates. Scot Zeller, Jay Harwell, and Timothy Miller, the enjoyment of nude photo playing cards. Presiding over the mock wedding of Allison Oberbillig and Scot Zeller, Doug PetTina portrays Dale Harding. Before going on stage as Martini, Timothy Miller is made up by Deedee Morris. Nurse Ratched played by Cindy Ganley looks on at the comatose body of McMurphy. Chief Bromden played by Jason Hogue sits quietly as David Erickson, Cindy Ganley, Tim True, and Trent Robb look on. 20 Drama

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Trios' vanity spans a decade Vanities was performed on February 26, 27, 28 and March 1 and was directed by Mr. Bruce McDonald. He commented. “I had top-notch actresses for this performance that shows the changes in the lives of three women from 1964 to 1974.” The play was double-cast with one performance showcasing seniors and the other, juniors. The seniors were Becca Kimball, Tiffany Davidson and Joslin Larson. The junior cast was Becky Roberts, Cathy Konsella and Jeni Loney. Because the cast was so small the performers received extra attention from the director and they had the experience of becoming very close friends. Senior, Joslin Larson, commented, “the two casts didn’t really see each other, but we learned from each other’s performances.” The actresses practiced at least two or three hours a day and spent their free time looking for costumes and props. Senior Tiffany Davidson remarked, “although we spent a lot of time, it was worth it in the end.” The cast put on their make-up and fixed their hair on stage in order to emphasize their terrible vainness. Becca Kimball explained, “the idea of the play was to really portray the characters vanity and the resulting emptiness in their lives.” They created an image of each of them sitting in their own rooms at their dressing tables. Jennie Loney explained, “we tried to expand our characters by role playing and analizing the background of the script.” Performing in L-l was a little frightening to the performers because they were so close to the audience but everyone who went t o see the play thought it was an excellent set up. Musing over the high cost of social popularity. Tiffany Davidson complains about the expectations of fraternity boys. The junior cast of Vanities, Jeni Loney. Becky Roberts, and Cathy Konsella. pledge devoted friendship to each other during their college years. Practicing their most alluring and enthusiastic cheer. Becky Roberts. Cathy Konsella and Jeni Loney portray high school friends in 1964. Aware of the effects of time on their friendship. Becca Kimball. Joslin Larson and Tiffany Davidson realize that things will never be the same for them. Portraying a woman with a generous heart and a gullible mind. Becca Kimball tells her old friends that they have no right to judge her past unless they’re willing to look hard at their own. Both casts pose back to back: Becca Kimball. Becky Roberts. Jeni Loney, Joslin Larson. Cathy Konsella. and Tiffany Davidson. 22 Drama