Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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26 1 Musical Musical Trumps Success Music Man, written by Meredith Wilson, soared to new heights of entertainment appeal, capturing the largest number of ticket sales, 3008, and profit of any musical performed in the school's history. Demands were so great that a command performance was added to accomodate the record crowds. Net profit for the musical climbed to a peak figure of 52,528.25 Mrs. Jan Johnson, director, at- tributes the musical's success to several factors. Music Man in- troduced audience appeal whereby, the audience had a good time and provided a much needed type of escape. lt was excellent theatre and included an enormous amount of talent in one vehicle. The musical in- voked community pride. Plus, there was positive reinforcement from the administration and a working team consisting of Mr. Pratt, Mrs. Bilyeu, and myself to complete the organization of such a fanfare production. Behind the scenes one might have gained a slightly different perspec- tive as explained by Kevin Bareford Riverside 's ma yor, Kevin Bareford, demonstrates how stage make-up transforms a teenage face into a middle-aged character. The infamous Music Man quartet ffrom left to rightj Bill Jones, Terry Yarham, Greg Fortson, and Kyle Day lseated at the pianol practice lyrics. who portrayed the mayor of River- side, lA. There's a lot of practical jokes played on the cast by the crew that audiences never see. For ex- ample, sandbags are placed in suit- cases, derrogatory notes placed on the props and floor, etc. A crisis hit one night as the lights began burning and panic struck if someone did not make an entrance. Despite what takes place behind the curtain the critics and pleasure viewers catch the polished displays of talent. Mr. Howard Orms, head of acting and directing at SMSU, paid the following compliment, Music Man was an example of what high school musical theatre could and should be. Music Man was presented as a tribute to Mr. Pratt and the Golden Arrow Band but also to each member of Kickapoo for years to come. When the final lights were dimmed, the last lines murmured and weeks of preparation tucked back in each performer's mind, one thought remained in the hearts of all involved - the sweet taste of success. iff 'wr'

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fy f was V, 4 5: 'ff 1'.1z,', -1' wg? -4 -6iiL1K? ,,.. f,a. The 1981-82 Turkey Candidates gather together for tea and crumpets to plot their next mischievous act of buffoonery, and all-around foolishness. Senior Robby Daniels will not have to tell about the one that got away as he reels in the big catch of the day just like Roland Martin. Turkeys I 2

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As the mayor and city councilmen of Riverside look on, Professor Hill uses his charm to inspire the townspeople to buy the band, while locals panomime the sales pitch. Professor Hill, Jody Bilyeu, and Mariann the librarian, Shelley Freeman, gaze into one anothers eyes at the realization that they are in love. . vw K x Laughter, chattering, and bobbing heads all ceased as the capacity crowd was hushed to com- mence the matinee performance of Music Man. Orchestra member, Pat O'Connor, mans his posi- tion at the drums trap set and watches for his cues from Director Mr, Ernie Pratt,