Morton High School - Top Hat Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Toi|lcind character while rehearsing for their upcoming performance, Karen Kortokrax, Jerry Irvine, Mike Hatch and Carolyn Smitka take advice from David Innes (Master Toymaker in Toyland.) 1 on toge come dire Wouldn’t you like to take an exciting journey into the fairytale kingdom of Mother Goose? For many this dream came true when they went to see “Babes in Toyland” November 17, 19, and 20 in the large auditorium. This production, presented by Morton Top Hat Theatre, included many characters from the storybook world of Mother Goose such as Widow Piper and her 14 children, Contrary Mary, and Little Bo Peep. Casting for the play required long hours of tryouts, call-backs, and many rehearsals. “It’s not so easy, as many people think, trying out for a play. Over 100 students tried out; many were not picked. Mr. Edwards had stated that they only needed 67. Only 67!” said Dawn Sabau (Widow Piper). The plot contained many of the same elements in other fairytales — a love affair, a bad guy, and a usual happy ending. “I think the play appealed to most of the students that came to see it. Everyone loves a love story. There has to be a bad guy — and what fun would it be without a happy ending?” remarked soph Darrell Barnes (Alan). Cast and crew worked equally hard to accomplish a polished performance of “Babe s In Toyland.” We were very pleased with all the students — especially at the end. It was surprising to see that one can go above his own capabilities when under tremendous pressure,” stated English teacher Martin Stiglitz (The Spider). It turned out that the cast members sewed their own costumes and helped produce their own scenery In the past, stage crew constructed sets. After each performance of the play, a standing ovation echoed through the large auditorium. Perhaps fairytales don’t appeal only to children. Contrary Mary, we’ll help you find Alan. Don ' t worry,” exclaims the Toyland cast as they review a scene from Babes In Toyland” during their first rehearsal. '

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Many couples make dinner plans at the last minute. Sophomores Sharon Slupczynski and Larry Toth discuss many possibilities but finally decide to go to Mr. Kenney ' s. As they do The Hustle” senior John Muta, sophomore Pam Zabinski, junior Donna Stricklin and senior Bob Munsie unwind to enjoy the night ' s events. Winter Semi-Formal — 25

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A great deal of patience enables Junkens to apply m face before a dress Play — 27 DIRECTOR Donn L. Edwards MUSIC DIRECTOR Carol Nichols Loehrke CHOREOGRAPHER Martin Stiglitz SCENIC DESIGNER Donn L. Edwards BACKDROP Jim Andrews REHEARSAL ACCOMPANIST Carol Clyne PERFORMANCE MUSICIANS Carol Clyne, Cindy Volkman, Steve Pavy, Jeff Gordon THE CAST HILDA, maid of all work Deanna Huber JACK, one of the Piper children Jerry Irvine JILL, one of his sisters Ruth Steele BO PEEP, a careless shepherdess Stephanie Oberc BARNABY, an unsmiling miser Robert Wolanin TOM, Widow Piper’s eldest son Larry Kolwicz THE WIDOW PIPER, a poor widow Dawn Sabau GONZORGO, a sea-going ruffian Jeffrey Junkens RODERIGO, his simple minded partner Philip Kizziah ALAN, Barbaby’s nephew Darrell Barnes JANE, Barnaby’s neice Sue Boilek CONTRARY MARY, Widow Piper’s eldest daughter . Linda Griffin THE GIANT SPIDER Martin Stiglitz THE BROWN BEAR .John Staples FAIRY QUEEN Diana Brnicky MARMADUKE, Inspector of Toy Police Kirk Dietzman THE MASTER TOYMAKER David Innes GRUMIO, his apprentice Ken Rosek