Uintah High School - Uintahn Yearbook (Vernal, UT)

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Dancing and singing in more of a challenge for some than ex pected For many of the extras in the cast, this was a first experience Props are not always available for early practices David Beacham uses his imagination in place of a scroll Cow«n Cowan “The Prince s giving a ball' Gen Lance, and Russel Augustus Townspeople Heather Miller. discuss the upcoming event Gayle Clark. Angela Forsgren, Aggressive fhrting is the stragey for Tammy Swain and Mem Jorgensen as they try to catch the Pnnce's attention Musical 19

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DREAMS Something “big and flashy!” was the way “Cinderella” director Ms. Clair Spencer described the musical. She said that at first there were worries about do- ing a fairy tale, but public response was en- thusiastic. and so was student involvement. Close to 70 students tried out for parts in the musical ear- ly in September, and when it had all been decided, over 35 of them were part of an unusually large cast. Gayle Clark, who succeeded in getting the lead part of Cinderella, said that she was most nervous about “callbacks.” second tryouts for those who will be considered for main roles, because “you knew you had a good chance, and you could either make it or blow it.” Later when she discovered that she’d been cast as Cinderella, Gayle said she was “in shock while other cast members celebrated their accomplishments. Two and a half months of rehearsals followed, and cast members started to feel the pressure of trying to keep up in school with hours of practice almost every night, but close friendships among them kept morale up. and most agreed that all the hard work was also a lot of fun In November it was l found him, and he’s charming! Gayle Clark and Eric Wilson find true love at last at the ball finally time to really start putting everything together. Dress rehear- sals that also served as special performances for families and elementary school children were a hit. and finally it was opening night. The musical proved to be a big hit with the general public also, and ran for three nights to large crowds. Shana Kinsey Dancing the night way at the Ball. Laura McKay and Niel Goshn admire the mysterious princess Two directors? Director Ms Claire Spencer and Student Direc tor Rozanne Wardle share a rare Cow«n moment of relaxation during rehearsals 18 Musical

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Stage Crew, front Linda Wardle. Melodie Thompson. Michael Robinson. Jim Oldaker. Paul Swett, Scott Goskn. Art Simons. Phil Martinez Back Rozanne War die. Stacey McGill. Jason McCoi mick. Brett Roth. Macey Buker