Mater Misericordiae Academy - Meriannal Yearbook (Merion, PA)

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Gypsy Manya CLynn Martinb dreams in vain of Count Tassilo CMary Jean Naftzger. EU? 574 3 X Y' A i mis Sister Marian Rita At last, Count Tassilo QMary Jean Naftzgerj wins the hand of the charming Countess Maritza QMary Catherine Duganj.

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Violin: W. Costanzo, M. Costanzo CConcertmeis- terj, N. Callahan, M. C. McGuire, M. C. Dugan, M. B. Uttal Flute: E. Reimer Clarinet: P. Rachor, K. Lindert Solovox: C. Puerto, J. Keveney Xylophone: P. Torello Vibra Harp: P. Miceli Trombone: P. Clymer, G. Milani Saxophone: R. O'Connell Piano: M. Glielmi rf , if 'N Sister Mary Augustin This drama is tuned to the talent of the director, his gesture, shaping each scene in sound, phrases the voices of our instruments. A yearning to express emotion is taken up by each voice, in a different range, the tone col- ored by the rising or falling action. The play- ers, silent, hear the soliloquy of the leading voice, fulfilled by the harmony of all in the Finale.

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its liwzjoiaf at is it c -yrs sq: .1 , l i. is , Joy that is shared is never lost! The rehearsal's pale prediction unfolds in liquid Romany songs. Flamboyant gypsy love and gracious nobility balance as the claracters of the Countess Maritza live, and fill our senses with their presence. The classic theme of love now re-enacted brings with it intrigue, drama, and even buftoonery. But this delightful task comes, all too quickly, to the finale. Its completion is a mixed ioy: production becomes producer, and the emotions of the charac- ters become real in the emotions of the cast. By Jove, you have long eye lashes! exclaime the lovelorn Baron Zupan CJoanne G-reentieldD to Lisa QWanda Costanzoj.