Sheldon Williams Collegiate - Opus Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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House Plays 73

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Music-Drama Carol Mclver Drama Directoress Clayton Johnstone Music Director Sheldon has always been noted for its enthusiastic support of dramatic activities and this year was no exception. We began im¬ mediately in September with re¬ hearsals for the House Drama Festival, presented on November 6, 7, 8. It was adjudicated by Miss Nan Reid. The plays are chosen, directed, acted and staged entirely by the students and I would like to con¬ gratulate each house for doing such a great job. The plays, in order of appearance were: The Dear Departed — Beta, Sunday Costs Five. Pesos — Epsilon, The Proposal — Delta, Summit Conference — Omega, Couldn’t I Kiss You Goodnight — Alpha, ExclusiveModel—Lambda, French Toast — Kappa, The Sandbox — Sigma. Miss Reid had a difficult time in choosing the top three winners but after much consideration de¬ cided on Sigma first, directed by Joanne Templeton, Omega sec¬ ond, directed by Joan Hambly, and Epsilon third directed by Col¬ leen Kells. Many thanks are due to our house leaders for organizing the ticket sales. I would also like to thank the house drama representatives and Dr. Peart This year, again prospered with noontime culture in the form of showcases. Students discovered a good means of rousing house spirit bringing in points and just plain having fun. After Christmas a number of students were given the oppor¬ tunity to see a performance based on the theme, evolution of man, presented by the Globe Theatre. The students enjoyed this and it was given a good reception. To next year’s Drama Director and house representatives I wish the best of luck in all you under¬ take. Once again, the year has come to a successful close at Sheldon. Part of this success is due to the work and efforts of the music department. The year started off with Shel¬ don’s annual Fall Show. In it we featured our many music groups, along with the Highland dancers and some of Sheldon’s excellent soloists. Throughout the winter Sheldon’s groups rehearsed hard and rep¬ resentatives entertained the Kiwanis Club, patients of the Grey Nuns Hospital, and in various other places throughout the city. The work of our department climaxed on April 2, 3, 4, with our operetta “Annie Get Your Gun.” The production can be termed as “one of the best” as far as Sheldon’s operettas go and the performers played to capacity audiences each night. This year I have learned much from my experience as student music representative and I hope the knowledge I have gained will help to make the music depart¬ ment more successful next year. Clayton Johnstone Don Chatwin Alpha Donna Johansen Beta Colleen Kells Epsilon Darcy White Delta Susan May Lambda Bob Rilkoff Kappa Joan Hambly Omega Joanne Templeton Sigma 72 Carol Mclver

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Your Gun The operetta performance this year surpassed all expectations. Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun is an example of the musical and dramatic abilities of the students of Sheldon and it will be long remembered in the hearts of all. hor any high school proauction to be successful requires the time and dedication of three groups who are willing to do all they can to make the final product a success. These groups are the teachers, the actors and the countless members of many crews and groups that helped with the essentials. Many thanks are expressed to Dr. Peart and Mr. Burgess. Without them the play would never have gotten off the ground. We realize now that there were as many smiles as frowns and as many ‘pats on the back’ as there were re¬ primands and always that the reprimanding was never meant harshly, only on a moment of complete exasperation. The combo, under the direction of Mr. Burgess is to be commended for a job well done. Thanks to Mrs. Gallagher and Joyce Riddell, our able ac¬ companists, for giving up their time for the re¬ hearsals. Lighting was terrific, the sets were simple and uncluttered, and along with the excellent art work the whole show was in tune with the era of that time. Credit for these effects go to Mr. Evans, Mr. McAnsh and Mr. Betteridge. All of them worked very hard for the show. Mr. Evans was also behind stage all three nights to make sure tnat all ran smoothly and offer encouragement to all. Annie Get Your Gun is an entertaining play based on the true story of the famous western sharpshooter, Annie Oakley, portrayed by Darcy White. Playing opposite Darcy was Clayton Johnstone as Frank Butler. They are to be con¬ gratulated on afantastic performance. Greg Spicer is to be commended for his portrayal of Chief Sitting Bull. The whole cast performed well, with special mention going to the effortst of Mack Skinner as Charlie Davenport, Bill Armit in a dual role of Mister Wilson and Pawnee Bill, and Carol Geddes as Dolly Tate. The other members in the cast were Lothar Hild as Mac, Lucien Sitwell as Buffalo Bill, Barb Pollock as Mrs. Schuyler Adams, Guy Patrick as Mr. Schuyler Adams and Wendy Mitchell as Mrs. Sylvia Potter — Porter. Annie’s little brothers and sisters were Little Jake, Nellie, Jessie and Minnie performed respectively by Bruce Elrick, Kathy Porcina, Phyllis Woeppel and Susan Morrey. Congratulations kids! The chorus was excellent and are to be con¬ gratulated for a fine over-all performance. The costumes and makeup of the cast were realistic and carefully thought out. Thanks go to Mrs. Smith and her costume club for all their help and to Mrs. McCracken and the make-up club for all theirs. We would also I ike to thank our prompter, Colleen Kells and our property girl Joan Hambly for more than just doing their jobs. The operetta included serious work and a lot of fun. There were tears of joy over its success and many more tears of sorrow when it was all over. I’m sure that all who saw the show were very impressed with the talent and ability shown this year by the students of Sheldon-Williams. Carol Mclver