Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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Pippin, played by Ben Ruley, seeks advice on life from his grandmother played by Pat Payne. The chorus invites the audience to join them for an evening of magic. The blend of colors in costumes and lights added to the mystical mood. “Pipkin” Lindsey Bryant helps rid the battlefield of the clutter of hands and feet.

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Becky Feehan’s fella puts the ring on her finger after being “hitched” by “Preacher” Adams. Country and Western band, “White Lightning,” provided music of all kinds for those interested in dancing. Couples at the Sadie Hawkins Dance move to the music of “White Lightning.”

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Donna Gunning, as Pippin’s step-mother, Fastrada, tries to convince her husband she is just a simple housewife. Pippin (Ben Ruley), his father Charlemagne (Bernie Starr), and his brother Louis (Ron Pleasant) kneel in prayer before going into battle. Kirk Redman as the Leading Player dazzles the audience with his magic trick. Details make magic happen “I chose PIPPIN because it is a youth-oriented show. It’s also very contemporary and visually exciting,” said Mrs. Debra Ciochina, director of the spring musical. Part of the visual excitement was due to the detailed co¬ ordination of colors in costumes and lighting. “The difficulty was in matching the direction and theme to the costumes of the period. The play called for earthy tones of purple, mauve and green,” said Mr. Tom Sufana, costume designer. “The cast was composed of ultra-talented people who could sing, dance and act,” said Mrs. Ciochina. “There was more difficult music and choreography than ever be¬ fore.” To highlight the talent of the performers, Mr. Steve DeVillez, media specialist, used new mikes, speakers, sound equipment and lighting techniques to help produce one of the most well co-ordinated theatrical efforts Lowell audiences have ever experienced.