Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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Lena, Betty Jean. Inez, and Pearl have a round cf bridge over gossip and lunch in The Coal Diamond” while Eurydice holds tightly to her hero Orpheus in Ah, Eurydice!” Tosspot and Prince Zorn of Zoma discuss their plans to win Princess Saralinda in The 13 Clocks.”

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A Diamond, a Bride, a Good Man, and Clocks Dale Allan Lakes is trying desperately to gel his point across to his friend as he plays the lead role in You ' re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” Fall and winter quarters abounded with talent as four productions challenged the theatre department. The fall production was the ever- popular “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” while the winter productions included an evening of one acts with “Ah, Eurydice!” and “The Coal Diamond” as well as “The 13 Clocks,” which stole the hearts of northwest Ohio young children. Performed in Presser Hall ' s Black Box, “Ah, Eurydice!” gave its audience some special effects that enhanced its comical theme based on the Orpheus- Eurydice legend. The stage was set in the Underworld of Greek myths where Pluto, played by Dale Lakes, was sleeping before the gates of his palace. Following this was the entrance of Orpheus, played by James Leagre, who was searching for his lost bride Eurydice, played by Anne Faisant. The complexity of tale made for an amusing and appealing act of entertainment. h Following the lead of “Ah, Eurydice!” was a comedy drama about four women on their lunch break. “The Coal Diamond” was set in a Missouri insurance company on a scorching summer day. During the daily session of gossip and bridge, Lena, played by Laurie Freeman, Betty Jean, played by Judy Miller, Inez, played by Kathy Anderson, and Pearl, played by Tracey Morey, discuss the problems of just about everyone, but themselves. This one act play gave its audience a tantalizing look at gossip and its possible dangers. “The 13 Clocks” was selected this year for Theatre for Youth, a group comprised of students who travel to area schools and give performances to young audiences. It was an adventure about a Prince trying desperately to win the hand of a beautiful Princess, in spite of the evil doings of the Duke. Karen Blackstone, Dale Lakes, Laurie Freeman, James Leagre, Debbie Farris, and Kara Maxson enthralled their young audiences with this delightful and exciting fantasy. 28 Theatre

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Playwright Joel Murray and cast member Sue Reed take advantage cf the fine weather and discuss rewrites of “American Standards” on the front lawn. David questions Buz as they both try to work out their problems in “Sometimes You Have to Lose.” Meanwhile, David doesn’t seem to be having difficulties when working out with Robin. 30 Theatre