Temple City High School - Templar Yearbook (Temple City, CA)

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Presented by the TCHS Fine Arts Department, i'Bye Bye Birdie , the Broadway musical, was most success- ful. Plans for the production began last year, and actual rehearsals were begun as soon as possible this year. Cast practices took place in an empty building in Temple City, while the stage crew worked at the Playhouse. The show drew from the combined talent of the Music and Drama departments, headed by Mr. Ben Godfrey and Mr. Michael Kosturick, respectively. In charge of dancers and choreography was Miss Mar- gie Mohr, assisted by Miss Carolyn Dunn. Mr. Roger Lockie was director of vocal music. Hugo Troncoso, junior, played the title role of Conrad Birdie, the rock 'n roll teenage singing idol. xi i'7 . fp if an ff' ' ff, - f TCU : at J ba I . , 11' 's 'lsltdi N'q Mv ' 1 i 'Wall ft ,A rt ,gf Senior Jeff Burke portrayed Albert Peterson, Birdie's manager. Cast as Albert's girlfriend and secretary, Lani Pedrini played the role of Rose. Lucky Kim MacAffee, the girl who won the contest to kiss Birdie, was portrayed by senior Carolyn Penny. The choir and orchestra members performed over 33 numbers. Meanwhile, a group of 9 girls won dancing parts. In order to publicize uBirdie , choir members sold 'iWe Hate You Conrad and llWe Love You Conrad buttons. Bumper stickers were also sold. At last, llBye Bye Birdie opened at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on March 16, with a matinee, and had a four night run which included five performances. i uBirdie cast looks on as Mr. Kosturick directs Jeff Burke in scene at the train station. . The many hours of practice were responsible for a successful production. 159 maaq , YA! xv N af'

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