Hersey High School - Endeavor Yearbook (Arlington Heights, IL)

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0liver!, a most spectacular presentation, was put on in the Little Theatre on Feburary 10, 12, 13 and 14, 1981, at 8:00 p.m. The sensati'onal cast was composed of over sixty-three members, a third of whom were younger than high school age. Oli ver! is the story of a young boy who lives in an 1850 British workhouse. After sassing back to the headmaster, Mr. Bumble lDave Brownl, Oli- ver fseven th grader Peter Cellal is sold to a pair of funeral directors, Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry Uohn Teichman and Julie Wintersl. Despising his new home, Oliver runs away and quickly meets up with the sly Artful Dodger lLou Cellal who introduces him to Fagin lBryant Harnerl and his theives. Oliver is taught to steal and through his association with the criminal, Fagin, meets the unmerciful Bill Sikes I Tony Kempl and Bill 's faithful girlfriend Nancy lLiz Bart- lowl. In seeking freedom, Oliver Ends rich old Mr. Brownlow lMike Kollsl, who turns out to be his maternal grandfather. Thanks to the expertise of a number of people, this musical went over superbly Mr. Bruce Drouin is credited with directing this hne pro- duction while Mr. Richard Turasky directed the musical aspects. Mr. EIC Moon took care of the technical crew and Mrs. Joan Howdle did a su- perb job with costumes, makeup and publicity, as was seen by the authenticity of the casts appar- el. Mr. Mchael Hetzel conducted the Pit Band which consisted of twenty-two members. ' Influential students who aided in the produc- tion were: Sophomore Stephanie Uhl, Assistant to the Director and Senior Corey Gogola who was the Stage Manager. The artwork for the posters and programs was designed by Junior Carrie Costello. Thanks to a crew of thirty-sev- en, the scene changes were all but perfect, the costumes were accurate, and the makeup was quite good. Even the worst snow storm of the season didn't discourage people from seeing this eX- traordinary performance which has become a Hersey Theatre tradition. by Karen Lange Who Will Buy my milk? Roni Virgili sells her strawberries. Mean Bill Sikes KTony Kempl makes sure everyone knows his name. The acting never ceases in this fine production. Members on the chorus sing one of their energetic numbers. Fagin KBryant Harnerl shows his thieves how to Pick A Pocket.

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Widow Corney fLisa Cowlesj Shall Screamuas Mr. Bum- ble fDave Brown! proposes. Fagin and The Artful Dodger ILou Cellai show It's a Fine Life . Oliver is not happy at his new home with Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry Uohn VST- Teichman and Julie Wintersl. Two Rosebuds For a Penny , sings Katie Oliva. Noah Claypole IRandy Schmalzi harasses Oli- . lg,-8-N Little sick Oliver IPeter Celia! is looked after by Mrs. Bedwin fBonnie Heidemanl, Dr. Grim wig fHannes Dannerl, and Mr. Brownlow KMilce Kollsi. A If. Ik! f! Oliver tries to find love amid his new sur- roundings. Nancy lLiz Bartlowi wonders if Bill Sikes will still need her.