John Jay High School - Yearbook (Cross River, NY)

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On March 7, 1959, the Senior Class of Iohn Jay presented Death Takes a Holiday, a fast-moving, philo- sophical, and sophisticated comedy in three acts, to the members of the community. Before the final performance could take place, the cast had to spend six weeks in rehearsal under the di- rection of Mr. Smith, who gave them the full benefit of his experience, ability, and sense of humor. They began as amateurs with no conception of what a pro- fessional performance involves. After several rehearsals, however, the actors soon learned how to react to the situations as they worked over their lines and scenes. Everyone from the actors to the stagehands realized how fortunate they were to have the guidance of Mr. Smith, Mr. Henriquez, Mrs. Schechner, and Miss Courreges. The cast felt a gratifying sense of satisfac- tion as they pieced the plav together, saw the dramatic sets rising and the acting improving. Dave studied his long and numerous speeches, Sally practiced her scream and Jackie and Pete aged rapidly. Long before the last rehearsal arrived, the class had realized that the time and effort that was being put into the play would be well repaid by the sense of accom- plishment they would secure from the final presenta- tion. Cora - Dolores Taylor Fedele - Charlie Flood Duke Lambert - Fred Cable Aida - Micke Maas Duchess Stephanie - Barbara Piller Princess of San Luca - iackie Hussey Baron Cesarea - Pete Schuyler Rhoda Fenton - Barbara Rhodes Eric Fenton - Ed Bhomer Corrado - Bob Brown Grazia - Sally Meyer Prince Sirlci CDeathj - Dave Baboy Major Whitread - Steve Kellogg Assistant Director - Barbara Sammann Costume Committee Cchairj - Bev .lackson Props Ceo-chair.D - Karen Melahn, Mary Johnston House - Burr Wallen Stage - Jim Arena Business - Kim Williams Publicity - Mollie Keeler The entire cast ot Death Tales a Holiday complete the setting of the Villa Happiness. l Dulce Lambert llcred Cablel does not yet know that Death lDave Raboyl has arrived. Grazia lSally Meyerl explains her feelings to Prince Sirlri lDave Raboyl in a moving scene in our senior play.

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