Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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The Musicians, Etc. VOCALISTS INSTRUMENTALISTS DANCERS Belinda Julies Bcrniquc Davenport Oboe Johnna Cross Michele Gibbs Marcia Shcllcv Oboe Michele Gibbs Beth Tolliver Johnna Cross Recorder Darlene 1 cc Malt Sw inford Rubs 1 owlcr Tainborinc Steve Rcagin Steve Bristol Emily Campbell Lute Bill Fogarty Lewis Singer .... Drums David Melvin TL MBLER Wayne Thompson Recorder Michele Gibbs Recorder JUGGLERS Darlene Lee Jay Allen Trumpet Chris Larson . 1 rumpet Sal vitore falco MUSIC DIRECTOR Ann Allen .. Bassoon David Melvin Matt Swinfcrd Recorder Matt Swinford | Shrew News • Shrew News Taking To The Road Shrew already made its mark as being the only play produced outside, but it also broke new ground by being one of the first to actually go on tour. This “off-Broadway” (way off) show took to the road to go to high schools across Georgia to bring The Taming of the Shrew to life. It wasn’t the easiest thing this talented crew did all year, but the response was worth it. Another fine job. Mercer Players!

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Break A Leg, Not A Neck Not many people would have felt guilty about breaking the character Kathar- ina's neck, and throughout history, many have probably thought seriously about it. Nearly two weeks before the perfor- mance, Shannon Aldridge was in an automobile accident that caused her to injure her neck sevcrly. Katharina isn’t the quiet kind of character, so playing the ever-moving mischievous shrew seemed out of the question. Rumors be- gan to circulate about finding a re- placement or closing the show, but Shannon managed to recover in time. By the time October 24th rolled around, Katharina was throwing lan- «ums without anyone suspecting;that a cck earlier. Shannon was wearing a neck brace. [ Shrew News • Shrew News | Mingling With The Stars After plays at Mercer (and other plays and other places), it is customary to go backstage to congratulate the actors and actresses. It gives the common folks a chance to mingle with the stars. For Shrew, the performers made a grand entrance in song and dance, and proceeded to mingle with the crowd. And at the end of the performance, the musicians began to play and the stars grabbed audience members to partici- pate in the dances of the period.

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Zhe A iddler On Zhe This final production for the season brought to life the struggles of a family in 1905 Anctcvka, Russia Mercer's ad- aptation of the long-running Broadway hit. based on the stories of Sholcm Alci- ehern, worked surprisingly well Much of the success belongs to Paul Murdock's immensely likable portrayal ofTcvyc. the proud but put-upon father clinging desperately to the old values in a changing world Michele Gibbs con vincing protrayal as Tevye’s wife. Golde. awed the audience. And no play would be complete without the sccnc- stcalcr I mily Campbell, this time as everybody's favorite busy-body. Yente mi s| fiddler l .:sid Melvin Tevyc Paul Murdock Golde Michele Gibbs T citcl Sonya 1 rierson Model Amber Guy 1 has a Michele Bryan Shprinl c Johnni Crow Biclkc Wendy Weiss Verne Fmily I amphell Motel Matt Swmford Morddu Hill Fogarty Pcrctuk Randy Brown 1 a ar Wolf t jna Mien Smith Fsedka Chris Minkins Rabbi Soon Warner Mendel Mark Fisher Avr.iin Tim Swain Yusicl Scon Warner Sasha Sieve Bristol ( unstable Scott Toler Cir.mdma l cilcl Belinda Jolley 1 runu-Sarah Bclh Tolliver Shjndcl Belh Paltnour Nahum Sean Black Russian Paul Alexander Vill.iK.cis Dale Cion alc Jill Fowler Ruby Fowler Laura Via Kells Bjkcr Susan llavwood-Oppv Marian Saviyc Brvan Ferguson Veshivj Sludcnls HG IK.IIans Chris Wade to