Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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Kristm Reed expertly applies lipstick to Jon Osbeck. who played Mr Frank Make-up is essential so the actors do not look washed out on stage Last minute line rehearsal gives senior John Newman and sophomore Enn Kras k added confidence for their performances that evening. Winter play '7 Student life — the right angle

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Julie Eliot reminds cast members Scott Mulligan and Julie Lynch to change the props for the next scene Funding for the stage props came from candy sales by the Drama Club “The cast was super, but we were oddly plagued with obstacles. ” HOW TIME The Diary of Anne Frank When I played Anne. I felt a little of what It must have been like for her.” Julie Eliot, who played the lead in the school production. The Diary of Anne Frank, said. A cast that worked hard to personify their characters. according to Mr. David Hammond, the fifteen students gathered positive comments as well as a good audience turnout. We really played off of each other's emotions. If someone was energized, the rest of us followed. Kristin Reed stated Sam Newman continued. It was ironic that we got along so well with each other when our characters in the play were constantly conflicting' Auditions held in mid-November led to practices three to four nights a week, with increased rehearsal time as the performances approached. John Newman commented. The schedule was heaviest the last week before opening night. One night I didn't get home until after 2 a m.! Producer and production manager Mr. Hammond also worked to put on a good show. The cast was super, but we were oddly plagued by obstacles. he said. “From conflicting schedules, to the broken sound system, to illness. we seemed to worry about something constantly! However, the show did well. It was frankly the best production since I've been here, both in casting and performance. Hammond said A self-supporting production, money for the shows came from candy and ticket sales. We just broke even, but it is rare that we do. Mr. Hammond explained. What did the audience think? I loved it Anne was an incredible girl — such courage' Kim Damiano said. Trapped in a room for three years and then killed — I couldn't have done it The actors portrayed this frustrating situation well, said Ms. Betsy Miller ■ i6 Winter play Student life — the right angle

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A broadway collage t t They really put together a professional performance. j ) Dreamgirls. Cats. South Pacific. Funny Girl. West Side Story. The music department obviously had more than a couple of excellent Broadway musicals from which to choose for their spring performance. So which one did they pick? All of them! Instead of recreating one Broadway production in its entirety, a collage of scenes or songs from a wide variety of shows was presented. This made it possible for a greater number of students to get involved with a spotlight performance. According to senior Kathy Zidonis, Because there were so many different numbers, everyone got the chance to become really active and could usually have some sort of main part. Mrs. Kay Fuller directed the music portion of the Broadway Collage, while Andy Haines, a graduate student at OSU. handled all the choreographing. The spring musical was performed by the freshman mixed ensemble, show choir, and the symphonic choir. Parent volunteers helped with many business and promotion aspects for the show. Three shows on May 24. 25. and 26 kept the cast busy with rehearsals. There were many costume changes which made things a little hectic behind the curtain. Lots of practice, often late at night, helped everything run like clockwork. In the final act. The Best of Times from La Cage Aux Folles. the girls wore their prom dresses and the guys wore black tuxedos All the costume changes, especially those into fancy dresses, made everything all the more exciting. Everyone looked really classy. said junior Julie Diamond. The audience held the same positive reaction All the songs and choreography was so well done! They really put together a professional performance. commented senior Katie Loebs.B Carrying brooms and buckets while dressed m ragged unmatched clothing, the female cast members portrayed the orphans Irom Annie as they sang It s A Hard Knock Life Spring musical Student life — the right angle