St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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SCAPINO! The fall play was a spectacle that won't soon be forgotten. SCAPINO! was an undeniable hit. and one of the great moments in Ignatius theater. More than just a high school fall production, it provided humorous escapism for all who came. The story itself is a contemporary slapstick experience which takes place in a seaport cafe in Naples. Cockey and headstrong Scapino (Craig Paeth ’84) tries to con two miserly Italian fathers (John Lane '83. Tom Musbach '84) out of rather large sums of money. which their own sons (John Fitzgerald. Rick Dworznik both '83) need desperately. The plot is enhanced by a variety of characters rich in the tradition of Mollere. from whom this play was updated for the Broadway stage in 1974. The entire cast did an excellent job of bringing all of the characters to life. Pat Sullian '83 radiated as Carlo the bum. a transcient wino who roamed the stage (as well as the audience) from time to time. In the role of Sylvestro. Senior |im Sword was quite humorous as the bumbling and slightly inept servant. Also contributing to the hillarity were Seniors )udi Melena of Beaumont and Mary Agnes Kennedy of Saint Augustine, portraying the wives of the troubled Italian sons Scapino is enlisted to help out. Another element of the success was the usage of audience participation. Lead by Scapino. the audience was instructed to march like a squadron of British soldiers, gallop and neigh like a cavalry, play air-trombones and air-mandolines , and have a fun time without leaving the safety of their seats. Not to be overlooked was the special humor appealing to the stu- dents and faculty in attendance. Jokes and innuendoes about the neighborhood of the school, certain principals and presidents of the school, and certain school policies, along with a perverted version of O Solo Mio using faculty names as lyrics, plus teachers in the audience getting nailed by the infamous sausage got added laughs and surprised shocked patrons. In his last year at Saint Ignatius. Fr. Ronald Torina. S. |. put together one of his finest and most entertaining shows to ever play our school. His ability to cast uncanny, his directing reknown, as well as his talent at choosing the right script. Fr. Torina will be missed by the entire Ignatius community. What he delivered in his last fall play was everything which the wild, crazy, and unyielding made by the cast promised to be: a good time for all. 18 Scapino!

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Recreation The students of St. Ignatius approach their studies and determine their classes in a diverse and myriad of ways. In much the same way. they each have their own idea of recreation and non-academic activities. In the realm of extra-curriculars. students find various ways to occupy themselves. Some individuals prefer the discipline and structure of Martial Arts, while others are partial to working with their hands on upcoming Harlequins productions. Others still like to act or work out in the well equipped Nautilus Room. For those who enjoy the political sciences, recreation may be in the form of participating in a mock United Nations assembly while more artistic students employ their talents in the Poster Club. Outside the school setting, many students play individual sports on weekends, or attend any one of several parties. For those who appreciate concerts. Blossom Music Center and the Coloseum provide hours of enjoyment. Others still like simply to rest on the weekend from a long week of school work. Although each form of recreation is unique in its own way they all provide a release for students who crave some time off. Recreation 17

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Scapino does some quick talking that gets him out of a precarious situation. the cast Ottavio................|ohn Fitzgerald '83 Sylvestro........................Jim Sword '83 Scapino.......................Craig Paeth '84 Giacinta..................Judi Melena '83 Argante.............John Thomas Lane '83 Leandro.....................Rick Dworznik '83 Geronte......................Tom Musbach '84 Zerblnnetta..........Mary A. Kennedy '83 Scapino! 19