Manchester High School - Memoir Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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TAMING OF THE SHREW Immediately following Spring Break, Manchester plunged into its Shakespearean festival. Amidst ac- tivities planned by the English de- partment was the annual spring play. This year, in honor of the school’s celebration, director Ray Goss chose to produce Taming of the Shrew. Members of the Trip- tych Players performing the classic included lead roles by Claudia Turn- Merry members of the cast prepare for the on- stage feast. With a little eyebrow action, Aaron Dotson tries a few lines on his captive audience. 22 LANCER LIFE er, Aaron Dotson, Carlton Reisa, and Peter Smith with a host of other fine actors and actresses. The play was featured at the end of the week on April 6, 7, and 8; and it was staged in front of a packed house each night. In many local newspa- per write-ups, performances were lauded for their authenticity, fine re- presentation of talent, and some- times all too realistic scenes. Heated If looks could kill, Claudia and Aaron would both be dead. As Steve demonstrates, even guys get the privi- lege of putting on make up for the stage. action between leads Claudia Turn- er and Aaron Dotson left audiences wondering if the theater was such a safe place to work after all, especial- ly after Aaron suffered a broken el- bow. Despite this and other minor set-backs, the entire cast helped to make the play and, moreover, the Shakespearean festival a huge suc- cess.

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Another victory in sight, Mr. Jones prepares to cover his face. Coach Bass out of desperation changes the line-up. The Harlem Globetrotters in disguise! Ah ooh ah ah ah... ah ooh ah ah! Teacher Spirit! Michael Jordan has nothing on Stacy Palmer. LANCER LIFE 21

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ST, ry, Claudia Turner, Kate, bares her teeth to ward off her determined opponent. Is Carlton Reisa supposed to look like this, or is he just tired of wearing a mini-skirt? CHARGE! LANCER LIFE 23