Ottawa Glandorf High School - Thunderbolt Yearbook (Ottawa, OH)

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the TALENT behind Without these seven people, “ Cm Me, Kate” could never have become the successful production of which all involved were so proud. The actors put their full efforts into their parts but all trying would have been in vain without the talent and know-how contributed so willingly by this group. Mary Hathaway and Tom Martin, seniors, demonstrated their talents at piano and drums, both doing excellent jobs. Miss Lois Meyers, also at the piano, gave us the total of her talent and sound musical advice. Miss Stephanie Schumacker, choreographer for the show, added greatly because of the beauty and precision of the dance numbers vital to a musical. Serving as technical directors and make-up artist, Stanley Swartz gave a more professional look to the show in many subtle ways with lighting, staging, etc. Mrs. Elinor Brown, assistant director, had endless good suggestions to make moves, lines, everything go smoother, easier, better. Last but certainly not least, Charles LaCrande, director, gave o himself to all facets of the show. He possesses the unique ability of making the actors work together and. forgetting themselves and self-consciousness, give beyond the ability that they ever believed they had. To each of these fine people, the 1971 Senior Class extends a heartfelt thank you for a terrific show! the TALENT 23

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Seniors of ’71 Present CAST OF CHARACTERS Frederick Graham (Petruchio) ..................Mark Schmiedebusch Lilli Vanessi (Katherine) ............................Sharon Shank Lois I ane (Bianca) ..................................Connie Farran Bill Calhoun (Lucentio).............................Keith Osterhage First Gangster...................................................Ken Leopold Second Gangster .........................................Ron Konst Harry Trevor (Baptista).........................................Paul LaPoint Gremio..........................................................Carl Seitz Hortensio........................................................Tim Brown Harrison Howell ...................................Gregory Hoffman Hattie..........................................................Kris Loman Ralph..........................................................Larry Ellerbrock Paul.............................................................Don Williams “Pop'’..................................................Dale Rube Cab Driver ...........................................Robert Hughes Haberdasher ...........................................Keith Woods Nathaniel.....................................................Robert Burwell Gregory............................................Dennis Ellerbrock Philip................................................Thomas Ahman And a dancing ensemble and chorus of 22 members each Student Director .....................................Martha DuBry Student Stage Manager...............................Theodore Macke Director.......................................Charles N. LaGrande Musical Director ..................................Elinor M. Brown Technical Director ................................Stanley L. Swartz Choreographer ..............................Stephanie A. Schumaker “Kiss Me, Kate” The story’ opens in Baltimore in the late I940’s. It is the story of the people involved in presenting a musical revival of the Shakespearian play “The Taming of the Shrew” Fred Graham is the director of the Shakespearian production, and he also stars in it as Petruchio. Lilli Vanessi Our Guiding Light is his temperamental co-star and former wife. She stars as Kate in “The Shrew The events in the lives of Kate and Petruchio run closely parallel to the lives of Fred and Lilli as the rivalry’ between them is pointed out and emphasized again and again in the scenes from “The Shrew . Of course, all ends well, and everyone lives “happily ever after but the events leading up to the finale make for an enjoyable evening of humor and music for all who viewed the 1971 Senior Class s production of “Kiss Me, Kate .

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So, Kiss Me Kate, darling devil divine. Another op’nin', another show! Practice makes perfect! Fred! What are you doing?!! We come to collect a little IOU. It Was Any Tom, Dick, or Harry. One more remark like that, Russ . . . Bianca I'm marrying Miss Vanessi, you know. Higher, girls, higher. 24