Provo High School - Provost Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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Macbeth and Green Sterling Van Wagenen, who takes the role of the Lord in “Green Pastures,” visits the earth, where He instructs Adam, who is Kent Zum-brennen, and Eve, Patsy Blackham, how to adapt to environment. Pastures Feature “LET THERE BE LIGHT!” A new brilliance shot through the heavens. “Let there be land!” Water departed from the molten mass. “Let there be man!” Because of this last cry, trouble and discord have existed ever since, according to the Lord, portrayed by Sterling Van Wagenen in this year’s school play, “Green Pastures.” HATE and jealousy had its beginning when Bruce Hall, who was Cain, killed Ron Talboe, who was Abel. Worldliness and sophistication were introduced by Kathy Spears, who was Cain’s gal—a woman of bright lights, wild times, and fast crowds. Evil, beginning when man first set his foot upon the earth, found its way into every civilization up until the time of Moses, who was portrayed by Dave Paxman, and the Great Flood. Finally the Lord had taken all the “monkey business” He could stand, and His wrath poured down upon the people in great sheets of rain. But no sooner had the storm clouds departed and soil dried than man retraced his old footsteps into the mire. Thus, the cycle continued: men did evil, were punished, repented, and did evil again. Then Christ came to men’s aid by atoning for sins and uniting man with God. Bruce Hall, who plays the role of Cain, carries on a “matter-of-fact discussion” with Kathy Spears, who takes the role of Cain’s gal, a worldly, sly, cunning, and “citified” woman. At His request, Gabriel, who is portrayed by Greg Warner, flies down to earth to commune with the Lord. On the ark, the Lord tells his reason for sending the “Great Flood.”

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AH WILDERNESS! by Eugene O'Neill Nat Miller ....... Sterling Van Wagenen Essie, his wife ............. Judy Heal Arthur, their son ......... David Paxman Richard, their son .... John McLaughlin Mildred, their daughter ... Brenda Myers Tommy, their son ........ Clifford Maag Sid Davis, Essie’s brother.......... ................... Kent Zumbrennen Lily, Nat’s sister.......... Cheryl Pope David McComber..............Dalian Pack Muriel McComber ........... Carol Barker Wint Selby, Arthur’s classmate at Yale ....................... Reed Halladay Nora ...................... Linda Burge Belle ..................... Jody Mikkelson Bartender.......................... Mike Slack Salesman ................... Jim Brande EUGENE O’NEILL’S argumentative mother was Aunt Lilly, while a perfect mother was Essie in the play “Ah Wilderness!” “THE CLOD,” written by Lewis Beach, took place during the Civil War and demonstrated how some selfish people had no loyalty for their country. It won for Provo in one-act competition. The Miller family roars with delight at the inebriated Uncle Sid as he starts chanting, Oh when the Saints—boom, boom—go marching in—boom, boom . . .” Ah Wilderness! was the first school play. Ah! Wilderness Enraptures Audiences In a favorite scene from “Ah Wilderness!” Richard Miller drawls, “I’m not (hie) drunk!” to Belle and her friend. The bartender sees that Richard is Nat Miller’s son at the close of this odd scene. Mary Trask (Judy Heal) and Thad (Dalian Pack) think only of sleep as she prepares breakfast for two Southern soldiers (Kent Zumbrennen and David Paxman); who cares if the wounded Northerner (Sterling Van W’agenen) escapes from them? — 21 —

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Impressive Casts MACBETH a tragedy by William Shakespeare Duncan .................... Reed Halladay Captain .................... Chris Hales Malcolm ..................... Dalian Pack Donalbain ............................. Jim Malone Macbeth ..................... Allan Rowan Banquo ..................... Louis Pope Macduff .................. David Paxman Lennox Dennis Brimhall Three Witches Sandra Craighead, Judy Heal, Kathy Spears Ross ................... John McLaughlin Lady Macbeth ........... Jody Mikkelson Caithness ................... Allan Dean Menteith .................. Gary Thurston Fleance ................. Dennis Harward Seyton ...................... Ron Nelson Siward ......................David Price Young Siward Kenneth Fakler Lady Macduff Beverly Clark Doctor ....................... Gary Jensen Three Murderers Kent Zumbrennen, Greg Warner, Jim Brande Porter ........................ Max Miller Gentle Woman Linda Burge Old Woman Jennifer Camp Hecate............ Shirley Mangum Servants ................... Austin Chiles, Claudia Dayton, Gail Jerkins, Cheryl Pope THIS YEAR Macbeth, a Shakespearean tragedy, was presented by Provo High. The entire mood of the play was established in the first scene by the three weird sisters. Following, Lady Macbeth revealed her lust for power, Duncan displayed his complete confidence in his host, and Macbeth and Banquo encountered the three witches for the first time. Later in the play the dramatic dagger scene was made more believable as special effects allowed the audience to see the weapon. The Porter scene added a touch of humor. The death of Banquo added more blood to the play. The sleepwalking scene depicted a regretful Lady Macbeth. Perhaps one of the most touching scenes occurred when Macduff heard of his family’s death. The last scenes saw the brave Macbeth fall under Macduff’s sword as one of the witches’ prophecies proved to mislead Macbeth. Macduff (David Paxman) and Macbeth (Allan Rowan) are at last face to face in battle. Macbeth, convinced that Macduff cannot slay him because Macduff was bom of woman, is finally slain by Macduff. The three weird sisters (Judy Heal, Sandra Craighead, and Kathy Spears) confer with Hecate (Shirley Mangum) concerning the future of Macbeth. They succeed in deceiving Macbeth with their prophecies. Lady Macbeth, who has hidden her feelings so well, finally resorts to sleep walking as her subconscious relives each murderous act she has been involved in. A skeptical physican and gentlewoman look on.