Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Brenda Storey, Torum Fjirclvth. TtcrlllH Aight Alary K. Brown, Bill Curl, Royal Gambit Cave-Iftttlleti “The Mercer Drama Department Presents” . . . Salem witch trials, Henry VIII. and his wives, a down-and-out acting com- pany, a Southern family’s life, and Shakespeare. Five plays were presented by tire Mercer Drama Department, each with the hard work of students. Not only are the actors and actresses necessary to the produc- tion. but all the backstage work, props, lighting, make-up, and costuming. Each contributed to make the year a successful one for drama at Mercer. The Mercer Players are the group of hardworking students who do the backstage work and the acting. For students excelling ir drama whether on the stage or behind the scenes, there comes the honor of Alpha Psi Omega, honorary dramatic fraternity. Each year these two organizations present awards for outstanding achievement. The Best Mercer Player award went to Ann Smith; Best Actress. Brenda Storey: Best Actor, Clayton Stephens; Best Supporting Actor in a Major Roie, Bill Curl; BWI Supporting Actress in a Major Role. Julia Tinker: Best Supporting Actor anil Actress in a Minor Supporting Role. Eddie Harris ami Jane Hatchett. 26

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THE MERCER CHOIR is under the direction of Mr. Arthur Rich. Mrs. Rich, pictured left, is the University organist. The choir not only provides religious music for our chapel services, hut special programs such as “The Messiah. 25

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Connie Berry, in Ttmljlh Sight HcliimJ the Ktdr»- long hour of [Tin-tire 27 Thf actiruc», I- lo r,: Pinky Gill, Connie Herr ', pans bcf«re “The Crucible while Nancy Coleman, Itonnic Bcnllcy help wilh the finishing touche in make-up jiiJ coitum e».