Madison High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Madison, OH)

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Mrs. Savage explains to Hannibal how she told her children where to find the missing bonds. Steve Cross is transformed into a patient of The Cloisters.” Pat Sileo flees from the hand of the make-up man. 19

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‘The Cloisters’ Welcome Savages John Patrick’s The Curious Sav- age” was presented March 29 and 30 by the 1968 Junior class. Their performance, directed by Mr. An- drews, was highly acclaimed. As the lights dimmed and the cur- tain rose the audience was intro- duced to 'The Cloisters’ inmates, who were awaiting the arrival of a new guest, Mrs. Ethel P. Savage. Mrs. Savage, the heroine of the story, had been committed by self- ish step-children who hoped to gain the family fortune. But, knowing their evil intentions, she had ex- changed the money for bonds and hidden them. She soon won the love and devo- tion of the inmates and they shared her revenge with enthusiasm as she sent each of the children on a wild goose chase to find the bonds. Titus dug up the White House petunia bed, Lilly Belle searched a museum stuffed porpoise, and Samuel ended up beneath a pile of bricks. All three returned to the sanitarium, enraged. Yet in the end Mrs. Savage was in complete possession of her bonds and able to carry out her life long dreams. More than a few tears were shed by members of the audience as in the final act, the inmates were once again seated together. But this time through the magical fantasy setting, the audience saw them as Mrs. Savage would always remem- ber them, each happy and content having attained his individual dream. CAST: Mrs. Savage - Cindy Hun- ter, Titus - Scott Feil, Samuel - Mark Howes, Lilly Belle - Sue Bodle, Florence - Chris Darnell, Fairy - Pat Sileo, Jeff - Steve Cross, Hannibal - Bob Pottenger, Mrs. Paddy - Sandy Welsh, Dr. Emmett - Jeff Svoboda, Nurse - Jackie Stillman. Bonnie Peklay creates a new character for Scott Feil. Left - A final run through of the play is held.

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Exhaustion felt by cast and crew is mirrored by Mr. Andrews at dress rehearsal. Despaired over his son, George Antrobus is comforted by family and friends. World Crisis Faced by Seniors By the Skin of Our Teeth” was presented by the Senior Class of ’69 on November 7 and 9- A large cast gave a delightful performance of Thornton Wilder’s witty but mean- ingful play. The three act production throws the Antrobous family of Excelsior, New Jersey into three of the world’s periods of crisis; beginning with the Ice Age, on through the Great Flood, and ending just after World War II. The family is led By good but way some George Antro- bus, inventer of the wheel and al- phabet, through the times of trouble and confusion. Mr. Antrobus is constantly being towed off the right road by Sabina, the family maid. However, things turn out for the better, and Sabina is returned to her place in the kitch- en. Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus go on about their business of raising a family and finding peace in the world. 20