Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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CAST Penny 8: Paul Sycamore ............... Michelle Manczuk 8: James Rippee Essie ............................................... Shannon Jackson Grandpa ............................... Sam Coring Rheba ................................... Ann Scholz Ed ......................................... Steve VanRhein .................. Mike Ponder Mr. Kolenkhov ........................ Joe McClemon Donald ....................................... Denny Allen Alice ........................................ Kelly Lemery Three men ...................................... Neil T., Dave P., 8: Pat Q. Mr. 8: Mrs. Kirby ............................ Louis Garcia 8: Helen Rippee Tony Kirby ...................................... Tim Charles Sheri Long Grace Wellington ............................ Julie Atwell Crowd Roars as Comedy Returns irecting your friends in a major production was more than senior Jim Amos anticipated. Although Jim had experience directing, it was not with such a large group. TI thought it wouid be a real problem directing my friends, but they helped a lot. i had a great cast, commented Jim. Jim's previous acting experience consisted of minor roles throughout high school, and the lead in Godspell his sophomore year. Jim played the part of Jesus. Jim's directing experience consisted only of Reader's Theatre. However, this Reader's Theatre group captured lst in the district and 5th in the state with his cutting from Flowers for Algernon. All this experience paid off Jim's senior year when he was presented the Player of the Year award by the lntemational Thespian Society. Jim enjoyed directing and felt he gained more experience being in the director's chair instead of being the actor. TDirecting the play was great. I hope I'll be able to do more directing in the future. 1i The federal agents have arrived. The tough guys are played by Neil Tenbrook, Dave Ponder, and Pat Quinn. 2i itLook everyone! It's Alice's friend, said Penny played by Michelle Manczuk. Tim Charles played the romantic lead, Tony. 5i When the fireworks in the basement exploded chaos broke out. The drunk on the floor, played by Julie Atwell, seems unaware of the turmoil. PAGE 21 1i Essie tShannon Jacksom practices her ballet lessons. 2i One of the few freshmen in the play, Mike Ponder, portrays Mr. DePinna who makes fireworks in the basement. 5i Alice tKelly Lemeryy and Tony tTim Charlesy declare their love for each other after retuming from the ballet. 4i itYou Can't Take It With You was directed by Jim Amos. All those actors pictured are members of the Thespian Society. 5i Donald tDenny Allem brought flies for the pet boa constrictor. His girlfriend Rheba tAnn Scholzi looks on lovingly. 6i Essie tShannon Jacksom made fudge to earn money. Penny tMichelle Manczuki tastes Essie's new recipe. 7y Sam Coring as leading actor kept the audience roaring with laughter as Grandpa Vanderhof.

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