San Luis Obispo High School - Tiger Tales Yearbook (San Luis Obispo, CA)

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'. The superb technical smoothness of Our Town made possible the excellence of this fine pre- sentation. Rehearsal Secretory: Pat Milburn. Set and Lights: Gil Stork, Mike Varner, Konrad Ander- sen, Mike Winn, Tom Davis, Rod Newton. Costumes and Make-up: Judy Monroe, Judy Petersen, Anela Eisert, Carol Richardson, Judy Bakeman, Pat Smith. Props: Judy Bakeman, Pat Smith. Business: Pat Smith, Julie Holmquist, Lois Vanderburg, Susan Forden. Publicity: Mildred Johnson, Sue Vass, Georgianna Sweeney. t to ,, l Q - 1 1 1 ' , . ip' ' L' I' f ,J ff nt, LJ A t U XJ 1 , l T t e -XA, V J xv fsfgfi l J X t if , , V , . f, T 14. lf . f l I J 1 lcv ,ff .f Li ie' ff Z ,f fl f' L, v Xi X , Q ' t x -4 ' 1 y K 1 , L J l I ' 1. f V Y S f NN cc, Q Q ' l CV I 1' L' N On lopening night, the audience at the Junior Class Play sat entranced os a cross section of lite was depicted with life-like accuracy. Under the skilful direction of Mr. Richard Yeo, the players moved through Our Town with almost professional sure-footedness. Written by Thornton Wilder, Our Town offers a message in the form of a question. Why is it that the living never appreciate and understand the magnificent experience of being alive? The message is presented through Mr. Wilder's artistic capacity to reveal to the audience the souls of his characters. He makes them seem to be old neighbors or good friends, human beings full of life and vitality. The cast is to be congratulated on the fine proiection of the play's many characters. Sandra Stookey was extremely successful in portraying Emily as she passed through three distinct stages: a young girl filled with starry- eyed ambition, a young woman in love, and a mother feeling the strange and ominous calm of the after-life. Richard Abel, as the stage manager, was so apt in creating his illusion of reality that he seemed to be a middle aged resident of Grover's Corners, the scene of the play. Preston Pierce, Sharon Pennington, Mary Campbell, Martin Gross- hauser, Susan Cole, and Valerie Newlancler brought life to their parts and are equally deserving of commendation. Our Town was filled with memorable moments. Especially touch- ing was the scene in which Emily and George spoke to each other in the moonlight as the soft strains of the practicing church choir drifted out across the town. The scene carrying the most impact came when Emily, discontented in her grave, was permitted to return to the living and one day in her life at Grover's Corners. lt is with this scene that Mr, Wilder brings his message to the audience. The small day by day experiences, the things we take so much for granted make life rich and full, Many laughs . . . many tears . . . resounding applause . . . a fine tribute for o iob well done. lt mr, . Gin 'Q 'P jx .MLW -gr Z ...Lg X ' c x .J .Ze Ki

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