University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Drama Presents The Total Picture ' All the world ' s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts,... William Shakespeare, As You Like It On opening night, the lights go up, the curtains rise, and the actors appear on stage to an audience ' s thundering ap- plause. It looks so simple; yet, the prepa- ration that takes place is extraordinary. The Division of Drama is interested in teaching all the stages of theatre produc- tion. Students start with classes in playwrit- ing. They then discuss the effects of lighting and sound in creating a mood and begin to understand the technicali- ties involved. Costume design and set design are studied in their historical context and then brought into today ' s theater. Students explore the possibili- ties of transformation through the use of make-up. Stage management and its re- sponsibilities are developed; and finally, the students ' leadership is built in the form of directing. The Experimental Theater Workshop incorporates all of these areas. Students produce a show entirely on their own from beginning to end. Acting is also studied thoroughly. From the time a student enters as a freshman, he is given opportunities to act in productions. The actor improves voice and body movement along with diction. This year the Division of Drama staged 28 productions, including the musical ' Candide ' . Uft SHAKESPEARE DIDN ' T HAVE IT - Technicians attempt to arrange wiring scheme. Above: THE METHOD- Michele Greene portrays Agnes . Above Right DIRECTOR ' S CHAIR - Jim Haley looks over the script Above Far Right MY- WAY - The director explains the scene. 24 Drama

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V- . i Above Far Left: LIBER- ALLY ADORNED LI- BRARY - Students, obli- vious to the aesthetics of the Doheny building, seek some of the 2.2 mil- lion books within. Far Left: - 50TH ANNIVER- SARY - Students cele- brate Doheny ' s 50th year- with continued study. Above Left: STAINED GLASS HAS CLASS - These windows overlook the library lobby. Above: - NOOKS FILLED WITH BOOKS - The stacks hold many of the books that make up one of the most extensive library systems in South- ern California. Left: • DAWDLING AT DOHENY - Students pass a sunny Sunday afternoon at the library. Doheny 23

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