St Teresas Academy - Avila Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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The singing, the dancing, and the ringing of laughter could be heard echoing through the halls of STA on November 15, 16, 17, and 18. OLIVER had arrived! The new director, Mr. Steve Eaton, produced a marvelous show. The idea of double casting gave more people lead roles; and four performances instead of the usual three brought in more audiences. Hard work is the key to success. Mr. Eaton and musical director, Sr. Ellen Henkel, spent many an afternoon searching for material, wigs, and old shoes. The cast spent many evenings perfecting song and dance (it was especially hard adapting to two different casts). The musical could not have gone on had it not been for the lights, sets, makeup, and costumes. The crew spent long hours perfecting techniques and bringing the play to life. Left: Jenny Donnelly. Debbie Wagoner and Lynne Brady. Above: Julie Tumberger and Debbie Wagoner. Opposite page, top left: Erica McBeth and Alexis Petri.