Northfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Wabash, IN)

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Marvelous Mattress If one believes the Thespian motto: Act well your part; there all your honor lies , then he surely knows that the cast and crew of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS can be proud. May 6, 7, and 8 are nights to remember. Audiences enjoyed a vibrant performance by our own Carol Burnett-Iris Tackett-as Win- nefred the Woebegone. Who can for- get the hilarious yet often tender pantomime artistry of Randy Lewis Jester Jim Johnson, or the little loyish nature of Joe Stieglitz membered for that raucous laugh and constant nagging, while novice Robbie Keaffaber ' s wizard was a def- inite favorite of the court. Tender love songs, corny sentimentalities and lover s quarrels punctuated the e relationships of Dan Gillespie .u Faith Williams as a cast of fan- tastic dancers and singers took us into this comedic storyland. The en- tire tale was colorfully woven by Minstrel Doug Schuster. When the show closed, ten seasons of successful musical theatre were completed and more students can say Remember when II a i - • -• - «l A -rS

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Fun Behind the Mattress As the hands of the bandroom clock point to 7:45, the intensity of the moment becomes clear and ac- tors, actresses, directors, technicians, and musicians begin to group into the friendship circle which has be- come a tradition in NHS theater. Good luck pennies and kisses are handed out, last minute instructions are given, messages from well-wish- ers read, and break a leg becomes the best-remembered line of the eve- ning. This group, a well-oiled unit, thus begins another night of enjoy- able work as they collectively strive to do their best for Mom. For be- hind every show there is a successful technical crew, constantly working to make those on stage look and sound their best. Without the cos- tume designers, make-up artists, lighting technicians, scenery design- ers, seamstresses, properties man- agers, student directors, stage man- agers, musicians, directors and other student assistants, such a show would never be possible. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS was possible only be- cause, out of love, many students and faculty mi of themselves to each of us. Ladies and Cendemen of this company, we salute you i© % - t 1 20 Spring Musical