Norwayne High School - Norview Yearbook (Creston, OH)

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Is A Sellout Norwayne ' s 1984 musical production, The Sound of Music, continued the legacy of fine musical performances on the high school stage. The cast of 42 had much of which to be proud; both nights, the auditorium was filled to capacities which rose to standing ovations. Heading the talented cast was Lisa Allen, who starred as the efferves- cent real-life Maria Von Trapp, a role which took her from a tomboyish postulant to a wife and mother of seven children. Maria ' s husband, Captain Georg Von Trapp, was a part which allowed Ryan Wertz to display his acting and singing talents. Holly Gray as Liesl and Christo- pher Hanzie as Rolf played the young lovers torn apart by political differences. Brenda Eberly played the Mother Superior who advised Maria to Climb Ev ' ry Mountain. Comic relief was provided by Ron White as Max Detweiler and Paula Russell as the lovely villainess, Elsa. The Von Trapp children were; Holly Gray — Liesl, Jeff Geiger — Friedrich, Janie Graham — Louisa, Doug Bertdorf — Kurt, Barb Shue — Brigetta, Erin Balsat — Marta, Rebecca Swartz — Gretl Other members of the cast acted as Nazi guards, or were members of the stunning nun ' s chorus. All in all, the cast gave two outstanding performances, leaving many people from the audience with the thought that they had seen the best Norwayne production in years. Sound of Music 145

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Sound of Musk Musical Cast Included: 1st Row, Chris Hanzie, Holly Gray, Jeff Geiger, Janie Graham, Lisa A lien, Barb Shue, Erin Balsat, Rebecca Swartz, Doug Butdorf, 2nd Row, Sally Vance, Brenda Eberly, Doug Zimmerly, Jack. Reusser, Tim Mendelson, Rocky Dawson, John Moran, Ryan Wertz, Ben Shue, Paula Russell, Ron White, Brian Stutz, Scott Jenkins, 3rd Row, Ion Little, Theresa Domers, Michelle Franks, Harriet Franks, Barb Coen, Jan Miller, Sam Shue, Judy Rttchey, Kelly Ryan, Rhonda King, Nancy Nichols, Cathy Click, Tammy Smith, Kathy Stoller, Becky Zollinger Backstage, getting ready for the big night; (above) Lora Lee helps Judy Ritchey with make- up. (Above right) Michelle Franks pats on stage founda- tion. Jeff Geiger, (right) doesn ' t need any help! Janie Graham (left) and Holly Gray prepare for their parts. l44 Sound of Music

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Norwayne ' s Stars Above: Elsa (Paula Russell) tells Georg (Ryan Wertz) to sit down as Max (Ron White) looks on. Above right: Gee those kids like to sing! Right: Mother Abbess (Brenda Eberly) tells Maria (Lisa Allen) to follow her dreams. Below: Lies! (Holly Gray) captures Rolf ' s (Chris Hanzie) attention. Bottom right: Maria teaches Gretl (Rebecca Swartz) to sing. i i II 146 Sound of Music