Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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-The ('haters— n«lhrr of Krnyon'» student-run singing groups had a suc- cessful building year. After losing most of it- member- last year, a crop of fre-hmen and one new sophomore brought in fresh lilood. Hopping through “Java Jive and doo-dooing enough to make Simon and Garfunkel -mirk, the group performed several limes at Kenyon and gave concerts in Zanesville and the (Country Court Nurs- ing Home in Mount Vernon. -Continuum — This unusual group fea- tured provocative late I'lth and early 20lh century instrumental and vocal music. It was certainly one of the most distinctive concerts within recent mem- ory. -(hamber .Singer — The a capella group, led by Mr. Daniel Robinson, had an extremely active year. They gave three concerts at Kenyon, featuring the music of Itach, Barber, and Kick Sowash. In addition, the group per- formed on tour in Chicago, the Ken- nedy Center in Washington, and local churches. -Paul Potnak — This Kenyon faculty member demonstrated his prowess on the keyboard in two recitals. The first featured early american jazz: demand- ing music which I’osnak controls skill- fully. Hi- second recital wtjis marked by the same strong technique, hut this time featured classical music. Po-uak played the same program in a London recital in March . •Allegory The Gamekeeper — The first of the many student-written senior theses. Allegory revealed the last days of a hoy's life through the letters he had written to his fiance. Clara Church, who developed the script, gave a touch- ing portrayal of the fiance making a la-t visit to her former father-in-law to he, played by Kvan Jones. ‘Gamek- eeper, written and directed by l.oree Friedman re-constructed the cosmos with God being controlled by Gamek- eeper, a mafia-type thug.

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-Maurern (,nllugher In a pcrform- aniT that • mii rcvii-wcr culled breath- taking. I he violinist played M'lrrliiin» l» J.s. Ilarli. Schumann. Illmk, anil (•crald (Ihi'iiiiMi'lh. -Jmhlh Malfronlr Ms. Malfroulc exhibited her beautiful soprano to best advantage in a M'rio of aria» anil duel» performed with Roger Andrews. • i -The Kokosingers ami The On I (reek Singers — I hi'sc Imii of Kenyon’» stu- dent-run singing groups lioih hail extremely produrlive years. The K«k« s. although entertaining last year, really burst into life by adding chore- ogrnphy to many of their songs. Several new members added to the depth and richness of their sound. The Creckers released an album this winter that dis- played their close harmonies to advau- tap-. In addition, their parody of Washing Dishes complete with dish- cloths and Custom smock» delighted listeners. Peppy new members helped to spice up the old favorite» „f « rocker » repertoire. All in all. both group» had a successful season. -The Kenyon (allege Choir — 1 choir presented two programs this yr It rah m's Requiem, and Handel’ f Alexander-Fesl with “Let Cod ri I nder the direction of Daniel Robin and Dr. Graydon Reek», the choir p strong interpretations of all t-i works. Accompanied by full orthe l and featuring man) guest soloist . I choir made an enjoyable li l«i experience. -Mirvcourl Trio — The Grinodl G lege based trio featuring piano. violi and cello, gave an enthralling pedon mice. The concert featured the mu k Mozart. Brahms, and Ohioan H- Sow ash. -Ars Musica — The Baroque orrhe t in a dazzling concert, played me r Bach and Handel, and l o I'-» know n composers, Marini andZrlr J

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? i -Itum,-s for [)er ember— Vidi ling Artist •sally llowden !• 1 Kenyon's dancers in their I i!l ••«»: eri. Hir |iirrr di-plnyed a «iilr i ii l of -l li - ranging from a collection «»f • ilk iI.iiim frec-form nimrmrnl Io African :i— eul ballet. modern ja and a ni ! male id favorite l-shirls dane« d Io .!i I nui ja . I'rulj a delightful and versa- lile evening id dauce. -Ilo) he ver - The Holton -ea-un opened with Noel (Howard’s story of a ralher eeeenlrir Kngli-h ihealricnl fam- ily during a disastrous weekend with normal houscgucsl-. The comedy, in -pirit. staging and characterization epi- tomized the elegant vs it of (ioward. joh Idoody well done for director I homasTurgeon. east and crew! — i m- «I gtii-lied troupe, founded hy Ilou-enian at Juilliard. paid Keny three day vi-il in January, v ineluded workshop- on various a- of theater. I lie highlight of the wa- the moving and -liniulnling duet ion of H aitin i for Gtnlol. -The Inrlion II uni the llron. 1 l‘lo for Germs— These two Israel llorovil . plays hel|ted set the lone for a season of professional senior llie-i- drama pm- duelion-. In ‘(•erms.’ gonorrhea and -yphilli-. played hy Niek llakay and Iloh Davis, try to outdo each other -taking out a claim in a warm. pink, fi-hnel and halloon uterus designed hy nne Muudell. I.iz Smith-on directed Itakay. Davi-. ami I om Preston in ‘Indian.’ a study of brutality at a New ork Inis -top. -The Handle— hubuki and Noltkc nique- came to the Mage of if II Theater in senior Hob Female's ft duction of Kdward Bond’ Brrrkt:. tale. True to Jnpane-c thratrr. Fi ranle held scenery In a minimi Instead he allowed the artor»’ »•' menl- and altitude- to create ihetct. -Shadow llox— A nearly flawless pi duction of Michael CmteferV p J involved the audienre in the live-1 three terminally ill ranerr patient ia hospice. The cast, directed by link Marley. gave sensitive, moving pain' al- of the patient and their family Nancy (.oiling- set and lightingde- created a somber but not morbiilr ’i ronmenl which effectively vepanl' the three familie- between kitrh ( w heelchair accessible), deck. »» ' ‘ ingroom areas, (xwlumes appr«pn): to the- three lifestyle furthered lkl separation. All in all. ShaJt S' proved the versatility of the B h stage, its actors and crew». 22