Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Guthrie Shelton Star In Dr. Faustus This year’s fall production was Christo- pher Marlowe’s “‘The Tragedy of Dr. Faustus.”’ The play is based upon an old German legend about a learned man who, in order to acquire a higher position, sells his soul to the Devil. The play starred Ja- net Guthrie who played the minister of the Devil, Mephistophilis, and Chuck Shelton in the title role of Dr. Faustus. Both Janet and Chuck were making their acting de- but. Asked how she felt about her role, Senior Janet Guthrie said, ‘‘Since it was my first [acting] role | felt apprehensive at first, but then | got into the character and enjoyed the role a great deal.”’ The play, which was presented Decem- ber 3, 4, and 6, was unique in that it was a classical play. ‘‘l chose the play,” said Dennis Wrenn, MHS drama teacher, ‘‘be- cause | wanted to do a classical play. It’s been a long time since Manchester at- tempted the last one.”’ The production featured many other talented actors including Steve Melton as Wagner, John Hooper as Robin the Clown, Ricky Davis as Ralph the Horse Courser, and Harold Goldston as the nar- rator. Other characters included M. Weaver, A. Hotchkiss, A. Wannamaker, M. Meade, P. Ventrella, T. Richardson, S. Fisher, L. Cohen, D. Hernandez, K. Harris, J. Bucklin, S. Hill, M. Fore, K. Blanken- ship, N. Payne, M. Millard, M. Braswell, M. Wenbery, G. Sides, J. Brandt, S. Spears, C. Spence, T. Austin, M. Fender, and P. Thomas. First time actors, Janet Guthrie and Chuck Shelton starred as Mephistophilis and Dr. Faustus in the fall play. Yawning to himself, Chuck Shelton, otherwise known as Dr. Faustus, contemplates his decision. 18 Fall Drama Production

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Trying out her French skills, Jenny Cambell de- cides to ask the French exchange students some questions. On the rocks, Amy Weston and Mrs. Lowrey pose in the scenic French countryside. Hola, Que’ tal? Spanish students Jennifer Johnston and Shannon Henderson perform a skit as part of a culture day. More than Kings Dominion. Our French Lancers found out how much more impressive the real Eiffel Tower is than its imitation. Foreign Languages 17

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A warted Jenny Cambell helps Terry Austin with her makeup. Minister of the Devil, Janet Guthrie tells Faustus about Hell. The Doors of Hell are open. The cast eye Faustus’ final resting spot during dress rehearsal. Fall Drama Production 19