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

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What would you do if three kings knocked on your front door in the middle of the night? Amahl, a poor crippled boy in “Amahl and the Night Visitors” tried to convince his mother who wouldn’t believe him until she saw for herself. Performed on December 15, 16, 17, and 18, the Morton Top Hat Theatre production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” helped set the mood for the holidays, being a superb classic Christmas opera for all. Being one of director Mr. Donn Edwards’ favorite operas, he related, “We decided to give it a try because the voices were available, because it has great musical appeal, and because it is a classic.” Finding a boy soprano to fill the part of Amahl was somewhat of an undertaking. Senior Mary Jameyfield commented, “I suggested my brother, Sandy, a seventh grader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He auditioned among Morton and other middle school students and was chosen to portray the young Amahl.” Lead cast of the play consisted of three kings: Balthazar, Greg Easton; Kaspar, Pat Nadon; Melchior, Darrell Barnes; and their devious page, Joe Sancya; Amahl’s mother, Stephanie Oberc,| and Amahl, Sandy Jameyfield. Plays —

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As he instructs Amahl’s mother (Stephanie Oberc) to adjust Amahl’s (Sandi Jameyfield) hat, Mr. Donn Edwards, director, prepares for the next scene. Because he gave his crutch to Melchior (Darrell Barnes) as a gift to the Christ child, Amahl (Sandi Jameyfield) no longer is a crippled boy. Three Kings — Pat Nadon, Darrell Barnes, Greg Easton. 28 — Plays

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Fantasy found real’ characterized by the jolliness of the Wanderlustrians and Juan of Evergreen and by the cruelty and meanness of the Grand Bunkleman, the town’s villain whom everyone hated. Some views arose concerning the winter children’s play such as it being similar to television serials. “In a way, the play was sort of like a soap opera. It kept you wondering — will the Princess ever laugh? Will she be forced to marry the Grand Bunkleman or will she marry her true love and live ‘happily ever after?’ ” remarked student director senior Greg Blanton. Afraid for Juan of Evergreen (Raul Lozano), King Absolute (John Swanson) and the Princess (Lisa Harwood) watch him get Mile-a-go (Sue Vrahoretis). NOTICE: Hear ye, Hear Ye! Any of thy honorable people of Wanderlust who can make my daughter laugh, will be granted her Princess Rose Violet’s hand in marriage in addition to a grand reward. “There’s something really believable about this fantasy. It includes subjects which can be found in real life — like a bad guy and a good guy,” commented Wanderlustrian senior Georgina Swanson. In “The Clown Prince of Wanderlust,” presented February 11, 23, and 25, ‘good and bad’ were Violet 30 — Plays