Northeast High School - Charger Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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sf vi ix.. r r tx? a The Matchmaker The Fall produc- tion of The Match- maker was a farce by Thorton Wilder that followed the antics of a female Davis Tremendous talent at Northeast, student technical director Amy Epperson. Many nights were spent by the crew building sets and painting scenery. The costumes had to be rented says. marriage broker played by Monica Palko, and Client, played by Tom Kieklak. Preparation for the show took a long, hard six weeks, but it was all worth it,'i said director Carol Ann Davis. The cast and crew were so enthusiastic, and they sacrificed many hours to make it a successfl Davis selected the play because it offered a challenge to the student actorsf, We have a tremendous amount of talent at Northeast, she said. The play gave each student a chance to expand that talent and try new characterizations. But more goes into a production than meets the eye. Behind the scenes were technical director Steve Brown and his from ASU at Beebe. An extra touch was added by the costume com- mittee. Then there were lights and sound to be adjusted, not to mention make-up and props. Backstage was an exciting place to be with busy people running everywhere to help out. When the final curtain closed a variety of emotions swept over the cast and crew. They were proud of the standing ovation they had received and they felt a sense of accomplishment. The feeling that comes over you after a performance cannot be matched, one actor said. lt's a mixture of excitement, joy, and a touch of sadness that it all has to end. But there will always be the memories. - By Libbi Dixon a R swf TALL TALE -- Dolly Levi, played by Monica Palko, tells some interest- ing stories to Horace Vandergelder and Mrs. Molloy, played by Tom Kieklak and Christy Hicks. Photo by Mark Donnell BACKSTAGE BLUES - Gypsy Donald Hoffman waits backstage for his entrance while student director Libbi Dixon watches the play from the wings. Photo by Robert Miller. Q ...scii The Matchmakerfli'

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TICKLED PINK -- Susie Prueter gets the giggles while rehearsing a scene. Photo by Mark Donnell MISTAKEN IDENTITY - Miss Van Huysen, portrayed by Susie Prueter, listens carefully while Er- mengarde and Ambrose, played by jill Ammons and Greg Schick, try to explain the trouble they are in. Photo by Mark Donnell HELLO UP THERE - Cornelius, played by David Beebeg Mrs. Molloy, Minnie Fay, played by Pam Whiteg and Barnaby have a night out on the town. Photo by Mark Donnell PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - Susie Prueter and Ashley Nowell practice a scene in the fourth act. Many hours were spent trying to perfect the play. Photo by Beth Brady 16fStudent life J WHAT IN THE WORLD? - Mrs. Molloy and Minnie examine a strange purse while Dolly and Cornelius watch. Photo by Mark Donnell 'I ' 3 t fi

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SAY WHAT? - Billy Crocker and Moonface Martin, played by Tom Nelson and Todd Godwin, eaves- drqp on a passenger's conversation. Photo by Mark Donnell GENTLEMAN JIM - Mr. Whit- ney, played by jeff Seabaugh, carefully gives Mrs. Harcourt, played by Christy Hicks, the uonce over. Photo by Mark Donnell 18!Student Life COME SAIL AWAY - Bonnie, played by Monica Palko, befriends a group of sailors played by Rick Rebsamen, Wayne jesus, Brian Pol- leot, Kirk Rogers, and Tom Kieklak. Photo by Mark Donnell PRETTY BABY - Bonnie whispers sweet nothings to Moonface Martin. Photo by Mark Donnell