Washington High School - Hatchet Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Arts flourish in KC The Arts in Kansas City have begun to flourish again. They were once barelyto be seen or heard from, now they are beginning anew, although the government has outback in this department. I ne Midland and the Starlight Theatre have traveled over rough and wild roads, but now are on their roads to recovery. At the Stralight, musical productions such as Grease and West Side Story have replaced others such as Three Girls Three. Tl'l9dlff9f9llC6'iS that the first two musicals are appealing toa Iargeraudience. The Midland has provided ballets and operasto entertain those who go for a little more formal production. If your in for a concert, either a rock, country, inspirational or classicalg Memorial Hall can provide the outlet for you. As far as the movies go, the largest theater is at Indian Springs Shopping Center, off State Avenue. lt also is making a comeback in the entertainment department. Origionally, there were four theatres that provided movies that weren't exactly the newest shows. But then, the movies started to change, there were more people attending and there was a need to make more money to provide more of what the people wanted. So, there were six moretheatresinthelower level at the shopping mall. The origional four became Springs North and the newer six became Springs South , The old Folly Theatre which had burlesque shows, when they were in style has come alive again. Featuring Broadway hits like, A Chorus Line and others. The theatre being revived and brought back to life has really boosted the moral of thosewho lived at thattime. Or have studied that era. During the summer months, students from this schooland otherschoolsinthe area, are able to perform asa Wyandotte Plaver. l ! tiflywtimvw I Mari X' Above: Closed forthe winterare lights at the Staafiqht Theatre. Right Thinking of Rodin, is the Thinker bv Rodin. Center: The waterfall at Crown Center caused people to be amazed at it's beauty. Above Center: The perfect set for Romeo and Juliet is at the Starlight Theatre. Far Above Right The symbol of Kansas, wheat, can be used decoratively throughout Kansas. W WIIOSUIN

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Far Left Pointing the way to good funn and entertainment in front of Tiffany's Attic. Left Creating sadness in the eys of those who aren't letting him give them a ride, is an elephant at the zoo. Below Left Baby Uoo's has an air of irigionality when it comesto decorating. Below: The Lyric Theatre has provided operas of all kinds to the community. Below Left Center: An Arts symmol shows a man strumming on a harp.

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