O Gorman High School - Knight Legend Yearbook (Sioux Falls, SD)

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ssl TH EsPlANs All the World's a Stage . . - Shakespeare Long ago and far away, in the days of mythology lin Greece to be exactl there lived a Greek poet named Thespis, who had ideas that could turn the theatrical world acutely around. In those days, all dialogue was sung by actors and actresses, similar to modern musical produc- tions. Thespis believed speaking, in- stead of singing the parts would pro- duce a clearer sound that would be easier for people to hear and unders- tand as well as relate to. At a festival, Thespis had an actor go onto the stage and speak the dialogue before an audience. One source says that it was Thespis himself that went before the crowd to present this new type of acting. The people liked this new idea and from this beginning evolved the spoken plays and movies that we en- joy today. Also resulting from this change, Thespis was named Father of Tragedy. Tragedy in this case be- ing an act, or a theory of acting, com- posing such drama. Thespians are mainly the backbone of the Drama Department and support drama at O'Gorman by various activities such as, fund rais- ing. The Thespians take trips to other cities and hold meetings as a group to discuss any problems that arise within their various drama depart- ments. Mary McGreevy, President, and Mark Curley, Vice President, are the leaders of this group with each individual member acting as separate vertebra that comprise the backbone of the Drama Department, whether it be in Greek plays in the 1900's, or today, Thespians help drama be what it can be to its full potential. 11 3,3 ESQ. .Q - 41 ,s,,.-. -, iv with X' 'T mfg . Q9 H Ty I T, EQ j yy and Marie nser scuss I V ., . I Mapes,:Nlary MoGreevy and Steve Clemetson, Lisa 0 S 5 H

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SET CREW . .Sets The Stage In the days of yore, plays simply consisted of actors. Not much else. Men played women, candles were used for lighting, special seating for the rich and poor and no sets, just imagination. The audience had to determine whether it was day or night, whether it was rainy or sunny and whether the scene was indoors or out. Lines, props and costumes were used to distinguish royalty from peasants. But today, productions can have 100,000 watts of electricity, special effects ranging from music blaring from all sides of the auditorium, to the appearance of rain or snow fall- ing from the ceiling. Ahh! Modern technology. But some things never change. Like hard work. ln medieval days, set crews were not needed. To- day however, hords of hardworking people make up a set crew. Set crew members must be loyal, skillful, hardworking miracle workers who can make mountains out of molehills. And that's exactly what the 84-85 set crew at O'Gorman was. As far as production was concerned, they did most of the work and got least of the credit. Because of this, their work knew no limit, said Mr. Brick, a technical director. Of course not just anybody can be a set member. The requirements consist ofg devotion and skill. The people who helped ex- tensively were Noel Lanuyt, Phil Mislinski, Meshael Herriges, Julie Warren, Candy Nelson, Michelle Dill, Lisa Flogers, Martin Dill, Mike Gengler, Katie Randall, Mary McGengler, Ruth Grieger. Smell of the greaspaint, the roar of the crowd. Whether it is building or acting it is sure that everyone in showbiz plays a part. ,DW C , f:r,i:5f'f ' kj if .1-. , UFC .. of , ffl 5 , ,mms y ' SC K- 3 '45 ' Q ft as T Q Wt tw es 'NA ' I XL N Tomi N.. ., TOP LEFT: Set crew members prepare the lights for an evening , , performance. TOP RIGHT: The hard working crew members pause I lx' 1? Ag! A for a posed shot. BOTTOM: Noel Landuyt rests against a prop wh ' after a hard day back stage.