Sherman High School - Athenian Yearbook (Sherman, TX)

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fb The Drama department has really gotten its act together. Students in the Speech and Drama classes learn to become familiar with public speaking, and perform dramatic monologues and dialogues through- out the school year. The Speech class is geared toward helping students resolve shyness and learn proper speaking habits. il' F of Drama students become familiar with different styles of acting and read selection from Ancient Greek to Twentieth Century pla wrights. They also learn to develop individual techi que and improve voice quality. Anyone can put on an act, but it takes a dei cated actor to win favor of the audience. Why n get into the act and consider taking Speech Drama. Speech. 2. Darryl Short and Michelle Fincher practice a from a melodrama. 3. Mr. Robert Watson assists Billy Stron speech. 4. Jerry Haakinson, Chip Pelley, and Barry Rubarts to stage instructions from Mr. Robert Watson. 1. Whitney Charlton presents a humorous interpretation 8

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the Children's Theatre production of 1980-81. This children's classic was presented Dec. 6 and was attended by approximately 1,000 area youngsters and some adults. The week prior to the production, skits from the play were presented at all the elementary schools, much to the delight and enjoyment of the students. All aspects of the production were geared toward the young audience members. Colorful sets and costumes were just two of the technical areas where special empha- sis was placed upon the visual and artistic effect the show would have upon children. The acting styles of the per- formers were much broader and covered more range of emotions and gestures in order that the attention of the audience members could be obtained and sustained. The production was financially successful, it broadened the acting experience of the high school students involved and captured the young audience members' hearts and imaginations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was a totally enriching experience. The cast was as follows: Snow White, Michelle Fincher, The Queen, Mary King, The Witch, Carol McClure, The Dwarfs: Beth Larson, Doc, Lauri Fisk, Happy, Tim Tisdell, Sneezy, Jerry Roberts, Grumpy, Kim Ellis, Bashful, Prus- sia Dalton, Sleepyl James Oliphant, Dopey, Sir Dandiprat Bombast, Court Chamberlain, Charley Wilson, The Hunts- man, Brad Fincher, The Handsome Prince, Crayton Dal- las, The Maids to Snow White, Terri Shook, Rosalyn, Kristi Williams, Amelotte, Tonya Caffey, Ermengarde, Denise Pettijohn, Guinivere, Debbie Gearinger, Christabel, Jenny Jones, Astolaine, Melinda Lowe, Ursula, Teresa Davis, Lynette, Aide to Sir Dandiprat, Brent Wingfield, Aides to the Handsome Prince, Curtis Wade, Curry Vogelsang, Duke, Scott Meredith, Duchesses, Dedra Dacus, Dawn Panell, Roxanne Welch, Micky Myatt, Debbie Boone, Kris Weightman, The Cats of the Witch, Roxanne Welch, Deb- bie Boone, Heidi Bowhay, Kris Weightman, Micky Myatt. 1. Mary King consults Carol McClure about her magical powers. 2. Cray- ton Dallas and Michelle Fincher observe the fate of the evil queen. 3. Charlie Marshall, Terri Shook, Tonya Caffey, and Crayton Dallas look upon the corpse of Mary King. 4. Jerry Haakinson and Curtis Luper dis- cuss stage directions with Mr. Bob Watson. Departments - 19