Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Transylvania tyrant finds victim Dracula, that Transylvanian tyrant, left his hometown and embarked upon a world-wide search for his next victim. He was devishly delighted to come upon Monacon’s Theatre of the Performing Arts because here he found multitudes of people who were overcome by his beguil- ing mannerisms and his hypnotic powers. He was lucky enough to feast on these willing audiences last February 18-21 with great help from the other cast mem- bers in Monacan’s Act | Company’s pre- sentation of Count Dracula which was writt en by Ted Miller and was produced and directed by Ms. Robin Parker. Dracula, portrayed by Danny Sloan, had a perfect setting in which to do his dasterdly deeds. The setting was a dark and musty mental institution in England. This setting, and the character’s English An 32 Dracula Mama Sings the Blues spree accents, all added to the somber authen- ticity of the play. Along with the scenery, the costumes worn by each actor and ac- tress seemed to reflect the individuality of the character. Dracula’s flowing black cape seemed to symbolize the evil- ness in him while the hospital pajamas worn by the wonderfully wacky mental pa- tient, Renfield, portrayed by Allen Cocke, definitely stated the comical kind of ele- ment he was to take in the play. The special effects were simply as- tounding. An ominous fog drifted upon stage each time Dracula was to appear. Trapdoors were used frequently and ef- fectively in making Dracula’s entrances and exits seem more unexpected. The transformation of Dracula into a bat was skillfully done when a bat actually ap- peared and flew out into the audience. } Y The audience greeted this charming creature with shrieks of terror and then laughed in amusement. The final scene, which was the murder of Dracula, was well executed. The ramming of the stake into Dracula’s heart and then the illusion of him vanishing into nothingness literally stunned the audience. All in all, ‘‘Count Dracula’ was excel- lent in every respect. The acting was once again very believable and tastefully done. Along with the actors and ac- tresses, many hours of work went into those performances by others who were on specific crews, and their work was successfully culminated and seen in all performances of this play. Count Dracula was Certainly a scream to see! xen ‘i ae ‘-

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Sweet Apple Patriotism Troy Peple asks the teen- agers of Sweet Apple what they do for amusement in their town while Frank Coleman, portraying a monu- ment, hears all. Placed on a Pedestal With Characteristic Aloof- On the Spot. Surrounded by the cast, Paul Hundley ness — Conrad Birdie seems far away as his ador- realizes he is still on TV after Tim Sweeney punched ing fans recite the revered pledge. Troy Peple out of jealousy for Kim MacAfee. Bye, Bye Birdie 31

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Mystical power. Using his supernatural powers, Dracula strangles his former companion, Renfield Final justice. A painful, dramatic death ended Dra- cula’s life of murder and terror. Give me that wrench! Once again, Jean-Paul, Jay Otero, intimidates Napoleon, Paul Hundley. Did not! Did too! Arguing about nothing, Susie, Ter- ry, Bobby, Tim, Billi, and Tina Hodges, are at it once again. Another victim. Stalking his victim, Dracula, Danny Sloan, cooly adjusts Mina’s, Kris Hughbanks’, broach. Accomplise in crime. Pleased the chance to betray Dracula, Renfield, Allen Cocke, plots with Dr. Sew- ard, Regina Bohlman, Dr. Van Helsing, Jay Otero and Jonathan, Brent Jones. Dracula Mama Sings the Blues 33