Loyola High School - El Camino Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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.. .1- ' Scott McGuire- readies the set for opening night. S Mr. Elliott, S.J., Chorus Director, makes sure that they Three come in on the right count si' Court etiquette in Japan: Joe Kolmel, Steve Balch, Eddie Lee, Dave Brown, Don Ackel. i, W i 523' . 1, ' ff 11-I. te , e F m -pf x A Aft X01 Expert make-up by Joe Reynolds. 1 ,r , . 1 y . K ' f nl 1, ... little maids from school: Berme Garcia, Doug Boole, Bob Martin. Will they reach that note? : Mr. Boyle, SJ., Dwrector

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the ACTORS ps ,-4 ,-n F The Mikado's decree demands an execution: Chrns Settz, John Mosero cmd Mike Keenan. Is there not beauty even in bloodthirstiness? : H Ko-Ko, fierce and bold executioner: John Mosero, :C . 4 in -T535 Pooh-Bah, looking for cl lost title: Mike Keencln. Nunki-Poo, the wandering minstrelz John Cser GV1dJOiWI'1 Mosero. Herb Duckett.

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the CAST In ,, At Curtain Call. Behind the scenes Music and drama were ioined Together in happy harmony to make this year's presentation of the Loyola High Players an entertaining experi- ence for actor and audience. The Mikado, by Gilbert and Sullivan, has long been an old favorite, but this year's performance by The Loyola Players delighted theater-goers with a fresh and unique approach. The actors were chosen for their combination of musical and dramatic ability, and they all proved on opening night that they were well chosen for their respective parts. The role of Ko-Ko, the meek and befuddled executioner, was handled perfectly by John Masero, while Mike Keenan as the haughty Pooh-Bah turned in a truly professional performance. Chris Seitz distinguished himself in the role of Pish-Tush, the third leading citizen of The town of Titipu. The clear tenor voice of Herb Duckett enhanced his role as Nanki- Poo, the son of the Mikado, and The part of the Mikado himself was suited perfectly to the rich bass voice of Bill Blessum. Doug Boole, as Yum-Yum, Bernie Garcia, as the delightful Pitti-Sing, and Bob Martin, as Peep -Bo, kept the audience in high humor at their female portrayals. Acclaim was also vvon by John Cser who, in his role of the bloodthirsty Katisha, displayed a rich baritone voice and fine dramatic ability. The expert and spirited singing of the chorus, coached by The very ca- pable Mr. Elliott, SJ., along with the brilliant piano artistry ofthe play's amazing accompanist, Tony Newman, made of each performance a musical treat. Mr. Boyle, SJ., the director, was well satisfied with The fine performance of the Loyola actors. 30 After the play, refreshments and relaxation