Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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Doug CroWl' and Lucy MECoy rehearse fox; aduet. The'Mad gal Singefs 1n, rehear- ' sal before, an upcomihgperfor- mance.

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LWheh .1 Christmastime is, nearingone can feel the W atmOsphere and hear the esqunds 30f ecaroling and song in the air. These sounds are propbably coming. from OSUts Mad- Mrigaf Singers 'or other eeOSU choirs. Interviewing and try-outs begin during 'OctObere every year. Pracz Jtices are held until early ; December ' so they can then sprea51 the Christmas m 14 cheer and make a little money in the process. L The evenmg started out mood. The setting was medieval times. Jesters, jugglers, and story tellers are just some of the few entertainers that caroused about while dinner was being served. The singers performance was then held as an after-dinner show. Jerry McCoy was in charge of the singers while Jan Carlsdn acted as head; of the players. There were three main group- ings of the actors ina clUding the singers, players, and a the brass. The fees the singers K'receive was unknown,5but the players, which con- sisted of jugglers, magi- cians, dancers, and others received twelve dollars per show A crucial part of the act was played by the jester who received fifteen dollars. . , A lot of hard work and effort was put intot the preparation of the madri- gal performances, 'and the event was a success as a result. story by chi Edwards m a

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smry bf;$11811d1n3'21u1n4n I The theatredepartment i at OSU pwvides mafiy 110pp01tu111t1es a11d experi- ences for students The theatre plays and actois all make up these oppor- t11nit-ies and experiences 1 Einancial euppprt, student ., tactor's1jicrews,.I , H .. i'piays, and cultural Without money thhing :;couid be: done so' the theatre '1 department has M ays: 'Qf pro- support choice 10f: ' ex- - poshre 2116 the goals V theatre aecomplishes. ' :1 OS U Th ea ire One sQurce is from the university. Eyery I-year' a certain amount of money is given to the department to help pay for the cost'of plays. The other source is through the sales of tick- ets. The attendance for plays ranges from 300-605 each night a, play is shown . Uvith 605 being the max- imum occupancy. The money from the box office also goes to help pay for the productidn of plays. The next aspect- of theatre is the actors and Screw. To be cast in a play, it. is. encouraged that one he a student or teacher. assistant at'- OSU. Even though the students range. 'f1:0m theatre to advertis- irig majors, theatre majors ' tend to' be moreuactively That s enterta' nment: Tihvolveii because of Classw 1equirements F01: exam- Irpley in one theat1e class 1-,; the sthdeht is required tQi ' do a monologue 01' be cast in a play. The crew c011- 515123, of volunteers; and students from entechnicjal production classes? The? production class is are- quired to helpiiwith costumes, lighting, and scenery in order tomget hands-onexperienceh W Another goal of :the ' theatre departmehtiis the production of 'ayaihety'Iof' shows. The theatre 1211;111:131 . determines whati sixy shows will be proauciedI iii a year These sths are i chosen er ' 4' is a advantage 2111' 1 Ghana fol: ste students