Indiana University Kokomo - Prometheus Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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Carriage House Theatre The characters study their lines in- tensely as they practise blocking scenes on the stage, rehearsing tone inflec- tions and performance cues. The stage crew scurries to and fro as lighting and sound effects are added to the performances. The ticket takers and ushers help direct the audience to their seats as the performance begins. Havens Auditorium stage is the setting for most of the activity associated with the Carriage House Theatre's productions. Located on the Kokomo campus, Havens Auditorium is a performing arts facility with a 900 seat house, proscenium stage, orches- tra lift, six dressing rooms, sound sys- tem, scene shop, 30 dimmer light sys- tem, and cyclorama. Rich Laudeman, Havens Auditorium Director, oversees the activity that goes on in CHT. From its' inception twenty five years ago, Carriage House has always been a major theatrical force in the community. This year IUK students and Kokomo residents alike enjoyed performances such as: llSend Me No Flowers, 'lThe Spider's Web, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Typically, from start to finish, a production can take 2Vz to 3 months to complete. From auditions at the very beginning of things to make-up the night before, the entire cast is involved in a multitude of activity all directly re- lating to the final product. As the curtain slowly rises, the audience sees only that which is visibly apparent, the months of preparation are now only part of the memories of those who know first-hand. Gale Hendrix and Mia Roberts practice their lines during rehearsal for Send Me No Flowers . Gale Hendrix and Kelly Kaiser perform in Send Me No FIowers . Wing...-. I Rich Laudeman, auditorium director, discusses offi- cial CHT business.

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I Nr . 2+ 2 . 1 l'hese two IUK students found themselves captivated by the performers during one of the IUK Com- mon Concerts. loe Dishon, SUB co-president takes time out from his busy schedule to pose for the Prometheus cameras during the first Uncommon Concert. P.T. Chaffee contemplates the hidden meaning in one of Ed Sweeney's obscure songs.

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1 x , . 1 v .J Rehearsal for The Wizard of Oz involved intricate cos- tuming and scenery. Organized chaos is the name of the game in the scene shop located beneath Havens Auditorium. iffriiii ' 'T i' 4 I i ' I' ., 'A N ' , 1 I ' ggilggy. - 133.1115 wit 'l.m'fi'- 'Af gl 4 U' :rg f I , ' QI ,Ex Ill! H- D f ' - ' v 'v Xi, ', V 1 1 ,V X mv mm.- X .l U . , i l - x Rich Laudeman works diligently on props for an upcoming show. The Wizard of Oz rehearsal captures the atten- tion of a Kokomo kindergarten class. Cast members pause for an old time still life pose. -N ' 25