University of San Diego College for Men - Hilltopper Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Left to Right: Tom Foherty, Bill Franklin, Victor Buono, Billy Speckman. The afternoon of April 14, Palm Sunday, an inspiring drama of the Passion, “The Betrayal, was presented at the Balboa Park Organ Pavillion. A huge cast of eighty-five performed in this three-act play. Once again. Father Lanphier, as Director, showed his capable talent in the direction of this moving drama. He was assisted by Dave Burney as Student Director. CAST OF CHARACTERS j»wt Roman Soldiers Jewish Priests Jock McGlew Don McElhonoy Nicodemus, the lawyer Caiaphas. the High Priest Jack Thomerson Paul Ekberg Tony Procopio Tom Tiernan Clyde Giddings Allen Padcrweski Dove Oppenheimer Don Geising Joe McNomoro Bill Thompson Bill Banaga Frank Wehrly Jim Weir John Meis lorry Tessory John Cooper Pete Jungers Mike Miller Tom Kelly Ken Kaufman Tom Gomez Jewish Women Juan Sontana Frank Murillo Marino Potcrs Charles Thomeczek Annette Marlinolich Hector Sonchez Joyce Meyers Isoac of Dan, o wealthy Jew. Hank Zumstein Karen Jensen Isacco Ben Ezro. a money-chonger John Muir Kothleon Pecht Dennise Pourdy Roman Clerks Gail Watters Neil Brophy Carol Bell Romans Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea Pal Pidgoon Mary Ann Poplis Katie Warro Sextus. Roman Centurion Jewish Soldiers Claudio, wife of Pilate Jose Roblodano Official Herald Aram Hodoyan Edgar Brown Flovio, cousin of Claudia... Greg Herney Clitus, o clerk of the Roman Court Henry Hurley lucius, another clerk Vince Maher Gomei, o Roman messenger Tom Davis Sardus, a lictor. Ed Downey Molchut. o Romon soldier Joe Ferraro Benny Barnes 96

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December '56 raised the curtain on the sage “Home of the Brave. Under the able direction of Father Lanphier, Dave Burney in the lead-role, gave a long to be remembered interpretation as “Coney. Greg Pearson played his buddy, “Finch, Bill Franklin did the rough and ready Sgt. Mingo, Bill Macatee, the young Major, John Bowman, the cigar-chewing corporal, and Tom Faherty, the commissioned medic. Two performances were staged at the College For Women auditorium and the G.l. actors received a warm ovation each night from the large and receptive audiences. The Production Staff included Vic Astorga as Student Director and Bill Clemmons as Stage Manager, assisted by Barry Ryan, Jack Bar-reiro, Earl Ragland, John Markley, and Dick Cerda. Business Manager was Charles Barrack, Manson Barry was Host, and Alex Harper was House Manager. Meanwhile, the Masquers started preparing for what is planned to be an annual affair . . . their first Mardi Gras dance. The dance was planned around the coronation of a Mardi Gras Queen, who would be chosen from representatives of the Drama Groups of San Diego and environs. After weeks of planning by Chairman Charles Barrack, assisted by John Bowman, Bill Franklin, Dave Burney, John Markley, Ron House, and Vic Astorga, on February 22nd the dance was held at the House of Hospitality, Balboa Park. The representative from the Mercy College of Nursing, Marie Wygant, who dressed as Madame Butterfly was selected as the “Mardi Gras Queen. First Row: Dave Burney, Tom Faherty. Second Row: Bill Macatee, Bill Franklin. 95

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Left to Right: Victor Buono, Marie Wygant, Dave Burney, Bill Franklin. CLUB OFFICERS—Left to Right: Treasurer C. Barrack, Vice-President B. Macafee, President T. Faherty, Secretary V. As-torga, Sgt.-at-Arms J. Bowman. Even while rehearsals for The Betrayal were going on, work was started on the Spring production of the Masquers . . . Jenny Kissed Me.” One of the interesting items was that some of the young thespians had leading roles in both The Betrayal and Jenny Kissed Me. So it was not so strange to view Masquers like Victor Buono and Bill Franklin walking around campus with scripts for both plays in their hands, mumbling to themselves. . . And, yes, the plays the thing! After the tremendous reception accorded The Betrayal, everyone was looking forward to Jenny Kissed Me. It was finally presented in May at the Puppet Theatre in Balboa Park for three evenings of fine comedy. Included in the cast were Tom Faherty as Father Moynihan, Bill Macatee as Michael Saunders, Muriel Johnson as Mrs. Deazy. Sarah Paul played Sister Mary, Marina Peters was Shirley, Kathleen Ritchey played Miss Stearns,” and Virginia Urhi was Mary. Nancy Bruce played Harry, Shirley Worland was Jo, and Dave Burney as Owen. Jenny was played by Marie Wygant, Jane by Pat Pfister, and Mr. Parkside by Bill Franklin. It takes many long hours of work to stage a play. Long hours spent on reading, pantomime, voice control, not to mention all the necessary work that must be done by the production's staffs. And so the members and pledges of the Alcala Masquers have found out. This young organization has set in its first year a tremendous example. An example of what good organization and team work can accomplish together towards a common goal. Let us hope that the fine path of this young organization is followed — not only by future members of theAlcala Masquers, but also by any group of students who will in time to come, join together as a club for a common goal. 97