La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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 You're Doin' Fine, Oklahoma! On November 13th, 14th. and 15th, eager audiences were treated to the performance of the musical. OKLAHOMA. The LaPorte High School Players, performing under the direction of Mr. James Lam pi and student director Wanda Fisher, expertly recreated life in the Indian Territory as it was just before the turn of the century. OKLAHOMA revolved around farmer Jud Fry (John Krol) and cowman Curly (Rich Reinhart) who both wished to take Laurey (Sue Rose) to the box social. A similar love triangle that humorously paralleled that of the main characters involved Will Parker (Doug Noveroske) Ado Annie (Davelie DeMarco) and the peddler Ali Hakim (Gerry Roth). Highlighting the show was the dream sequence. choreographed by Linda Nulf and executed by Arlene Kiernicki and Courtney Ray, which portrayed Laurey’s fate. Mr. Eddie Burk’s 18- member chorus. Mr. Guy Foreman's orchestra. and Mr. Robert RJtodes' stage crew all added to the uniqueness and style of the show. After weeks of rehearsal and preparation, the cast and crew of OKLAHOMA were justly rewarded with two standing ovations. 25

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STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: The chorus listens Intently as Aunt Eller calls for an end to feuding. AH aimlessly tries to talk his way out of marrying Ado Annie. Will's expression reflects his joy at winning Ado Annie. Despite their differences, the farmer and the cowman stick together as territory folks. Laurcy slyly smirks as she plots her next move. With Jud In deep thought. Curly creates a picture of lud's funeral. 24

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STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Mr . Hathaway (Ann Routt) and Mr. Bennett (Jeff Lehner) capture a moment of romance a Robert Latore (Robyn Stephens) stands by puzzled. Being the gentle son. Robert Latore assists Tonya Panpanya (Davcllc DeMarco) in her predicament. Professor Weiner (Chris Bradley) warns Roben Latore of the perils of life. During rehearsal the cast. L. TO R.: Torn Osborn, Rich Spenner. Robyn Stephens. Dawn DeMarco, and Tarntny Jones correct any flaws present In the play. Technical director. Roben Rhodes and head of make-up. Laura Nagler. survey tl c play for Imperfections. Lenya Latore (Phyllis Pulaskh expresses her dying wishes to her favorite grandson. Roben Latore, as Yana Latore (Rita Marlow) bows her head sadly. One of the stars of the show stands with quiet pride surveying his sunouttdings.