Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Look Homeward, Angel successful Look Homeward Angel , the dra- matic story of a hard-pressed, strife- torn family, was presented by the dra- ma department March 5 and 6. Direct- ed by Mr. Art Holcomb, the play was a success with the student audience despite its serious tone. Action takes place in the Dixieland boarding house in Altamont, North Carolina. The shabby hotel was repre- sented by a skeletal frame and a few threadbare furnishings. Special effects were created by a back stairway to the second story bedroom, background sound effects, and eerie colored lighting which gave the conclusion a superna- tural aura. Marcy Caquelin characterized Dixie- land ' s innkeeper, Eliza Gant. W.O., her sarcastic-drunk husband, was played by Randy Kardon. Their henpecked childern were por- trayed by Wim Coleman, as the eldest son, Ben; Mary Kaye Snyder as the ever-slaving Helen; and Mike Ou b as Eugene, the 17-year old t4 bab The nlay achieved its dramatic pose by ' ing a universal theme ck ing with c kts between personal ties, ideals, and family ties. Randy Kardon, who portrays W.O., violently curses Dixieland hotel and his greedy wife. Watching over Gant ' s tombstone is the angel. The Cast Ben Gant Wim Coleman Marie Pert Amy Robbins Helen Gant Mary Kaye Snyder Hugh Barton . . . Dave Wertsch Eliza Gant ... Marcy Caquelin Will Pentland ... Guy Wuttke Eugene Gant . . . Mike Douglass Jake Clatt Mark Stanger Mrs. Clatt Ellen Galuin Florry Mangle . Jennifer Mercer Mrs. Snowden .... Myra Brooks Mr. Farrel Bob Houston Miss Brown Marilyn Hargrove Laura James Kathy Libby W.O. Gant Randy Kardon Dr. Maguire . . Steve Gustafson Madame Elizabeth Mimi Nelson Luke Gant Jim Parker Reading from his second story bedroom is Mike Douglass, the daydreaming Eugene. 21

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Randy Kardon, as Melamed, Sue Richards, as Rifkele, and Craig Runciman, as Rabbi David, Chelm as they try to understand the differences between male and female goats. stand entranced in the one-act play entitled Tale of Thespians and Mimes present Silent Movies The Roosevelt Mime Troupe and the Thespians presented a premiere per- formance of original pantomimes and four one act plays for their show, Si- lent Movies , December 17. The 12 Mimes were preparing for their performance months before the show by creating and perfecting each pantomime. The final result was an amusing set of skits, including Sopho- more Mixer, Traffic Boy, and Pin Ball Machine. The four one act plays were as differ- ent and interesting as their titles, A Tale of Chelm , Impromptu , A Par- tridge in a Pear Tree , and The Loveli- est Afternoon of the Year . A Tale of Chelm ' ' was the story of a foolish couple who couldn ' t tell the dif- ference between a male and female goat. A Partridge in a Pear Tree was a At Right, Henry Druker, portraying the Masher of Central Park, stalks an unusually enticing victim who is characterized by Peggy Nitzke. 20 comedy musical based on the song. The gullible birdseller, Simon, was enacted by Bruce McKenzie, the aggressive Tib and her prodding mother were played by Debbie Liddy and Kitty Cochran, respectively. The Loveliest Afternoon was a duet performance portrayed with fan- tastic imagination. The two lovers were Mark Bell and Sally Lyon. Impromptu was a sharp contrast. It was the story of four actors who per- formed their lives on stage. The actors were characterized by Kathy Libby, Marilyn Hargrove, Mike Douglass, and Steve Gustafson.

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Guys and Dolls, a roaring success Nathan Detroit (Morris Beers) looks sorrowfully about for a place to have a floating crap ga Sarcastic wit, extravagant scenery, and a superb combination of music and dance made Guys and Dolls, a roar- ing success. Guys and Dolls, the spring musi- cal, was shown at Roosevelt, April 30 and May 1. Over 100 people worked on the play, cast, orchestra, and crews under the direction of Mr. R. C. Ander- son. Mary Kaye Snyder, as Sarah Brown, portrayed the prim and proper doll of the Save-A-Soul Mission. Bob Mc- Cartney made his debut as the hand- some but holy gambler, Sky Masterson, who finally won the heart of Sarah. Kitty Cochran characterized the Hot Box star, Miss Adelaide, who pursued Nathan Detroit (Morris Beers) until after 14 years she finally dragged the unwilling con artist to the preacher. Sky Masterson tenderly embraces his Doll, Sarah. Kitty Cochran practices a scene entitled, Take back your mink. Adelaide (Kitty Cochran) catches Nathan Detroit on the street to discuss their wedding plans.