J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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DRAMA Before a successful production by the Drama Department could be presented, many behind-the-scene pre- parations had to be made. Make-up artistry was masteredg scenery as well as costume design and construction was com- pletedg technical assistance and creation of special effects were perfectedg and publicity was distributed. Tryouts held by the department for the entire student body enabled those interested to exhibit their acting ability and perhaps to secure a role in a production. Students who auditioned for and received a part in one or more of this yearls plays which included Arsenic and Old Lace, Under the Gaslight, and the district-wide musical, Funny Girl, became experienced in the many phases of the theatrical field. In a scene from the district wide musical FUNNY GIRL, Fanny Brice brings her admirer, Nick Arnstein, to her home neighborhood on Henry Street for the celebration of her first acting role. The part of drama which the audience views reveals only a frac- tion of the work involved. A play begins in the classroom in which the students learn and practice the fundamentals of speaking and acting diversified roles before large audiences. Mary Trailov and Cyndy Klernchuk hang up their dancing outfits after a long night of rehearsal. Most of the elaborate costumes used in FUNNY GIRL were sewn by the wardrobe crew although a few professional costumes were rented for the run of the play.

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Steve Spencer must be alert at all times to make sure that he is on cue. Lighting effects, one of the most important elements in the production of a play, are provided by equipment which is operated from backstage and from a balcony overhead. .. ve! In a scene from FUNNY GIRL, Fanny and Eddie Ryan, her agent, return to Mrs. Brice's saloon to discuss Fanny's future theatrical plans. Soon the trio are joined by their neighbors, Mrs. 0'Malley, Mrs. Strakosh, and Mrs. Meeker, who want their opinions to be heard. After completing a FUNNY GIRL dance routine, a couple relaxes while watching the continuing action in front of them. Although the dancers do not receive star billing, their choreography is essential in plays and their practice hours long and hard. i 1

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TOP ROW: R. Hartl, J. Sass, M. Palermo, W. Wolf, R. Fiala, W. Karlovic, K. Halik, R. Ielinek, K. Marsh, P. Calligaris, M. Phillips. J. Tomisek, H. LeClere, N. Shifrin. THIRD ROW: C. Mengler, S. Martin, E. Taucher, A. Hass, D. Knocke, L. Fredricks, W. Shimkus CONCERT BAND The Morton District Concert Band, directed by Mr. J. Frantik, includes students from both East and West. In addition to participating in solo and ensemble contests, the Concert Band members played in the Falcon marching and stage bands for the football and basketball seasons. As a result of an ensemble recital held in January, chosen musicians were sent to the IMEA District Band. Con- TOP ROW: G. Johnson, R. Prykop, S. Roth, F. Koasnicka, T. Walter, Mr. D. Lundeen. THIRD ROW: G. LaVicka, R. Hardman, B. Watson y J. Chodl, S. Kukla, B. Birnbaum, C. Roth, C. Cady, Persin, R. Roth, C. Czuprynski. SECOND ROW: D. Ritzenthaler, P. Stack, P. 1 I. Iandak, D. Gingrich, L. Vesely, C. Kotchka, T. Callahan. SECOND ROW: A. Drake, B. Cernota, B. Oras, C. Klemehak, S. Matula, N. Ayres, L. Green, D. Strole. I. Stevens, K. Silhan. BOTTOM ROW.' K. Kirkwood, C. Riedell, D. Sefcik, D. Harrison, M. Chlapecka. cert Band students placed high in the various contests they entered, and two musicians were selected for a summer tour of Europe with an all-state band. Many band students will also attend the Morton Summer Music Camp at Camp Lake, Wisconsin. For nine days these musicians will participate in many phases of camp life as well as rehearsing for a concert and a marching band presentation. Nemecek, P. Stark, A. Kral, W. Watkins, R. Padgett, D. Tryta. BOTTOM ROW: J. Evans, S. Smicklas, I. Hodek, K. Slawko, S. Bartek, T. Kray, R. Grenvich, A. Kalal, L. Ritter. .-5---.-I-ggggmqmqg 1'-mf-N 11-.mms