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

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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

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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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Show cho r members Marc Abel. Rob Cornwell. Peter Chrtstophersen, and Tom Conrad perform the song 'Lida Rose Wlll I Ever Tell You from Music Man as a barbershop quartet Senior Marybeth Hoyt, jumor Julie Diamond. and senior Kathy Zidoms liven up the show with their rendition of Dreamgirts from Dreamglrls. Sequined dresses added to the flashy ambiance of the number Spring musical Student life — the right angle Music coordinator Mrs Kay Fuller receives a dozen roses as a thank you gift from the cast. Andy Haines, the dance choreographer, and senior Clark Drennmg enjoyed having completed a smooth performance. 19