Woodlan Senior High School - Arrow Yearbook (Woodburn, IN)

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As dead bodies clutter the battlefield, Charle- magne (Jon Gerardot) and his followers pro- claim their victory. Deciding that war is not the place to find life ' s fulfillment, Pippin (Kyle Farmer) wishes he could take back the life of the soldier (Tami Von Gunten) that he has slain. As Berthe (Lynn Engle), Pippin ' s grandmoth- er, tells him to relax and enjoy life, she enjoys a little frolicking herself. Musical 25

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Magic Mystery Possess Productions Kim Bearman teaches Todd Brown not to mess around with her at rehe arsal. With the stage darkened, the actors ready, and the audiences waiting, the casts of the drama productions real- ized the late, late nights of rehearsals were worth the effort and energy ex- pended. The moment to show off act- ing, singing and dancing talents had come. There was no turning back; it was time to break a leg. The fall dramatic production, THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller, focussed historically on the 17th C. Salem witch trials. Each of the characters in the play came to life through the apt por- trayals by students. Directed by Louise Jones with help from student director, Kristi Miller-THE CRUCIBLE enabled students to exper- ience the demands and rewards of per- forming a heavy, historical drama. No less demanding or rewarding — the spring production of PIPPIN re- quired actors to don dance shoes and dance clothes and beat, twist and pound muscles in to shape in order to perform intricat e dance numbers. PIPPIN was produced with the com- bined efforts of four people: Louise Jones, drama; Joan Phillips, music; Kelley Pierce, dance; Dean Ray, techni- cal. Among them they transformed the gym into a theatre complete with spe- cial effects, glitz and actors commit- ted to creating an evening of magic for the audiences. PIPPIN dazzled the crowd with fantastic costumes and outrageous make-up, and the company wowed audiences with their talent. With Magic to Do the outlandish dance company emerged through the darkness of the stage with glowing fas- cination — gaudy, accomplished yet sensitive in their portrayals of the char- acters. PIPPIN deals with one man ' s search for identity and meaning in life. After sampling all of life (the highs and the lows). Pippin discovers the essence of life sometimes is found in our own backyards. PIPPIN was a courageous undertak- ing — a difficult and complex musical to produce. The glamour and glitter of costumes, sets and actors shone dur- ing performances because of love, tal- ent and a huge amount of hard work. While Rebecca Nurse (Kathy Mull) and Ablgai Williams (Marcia Rosene) contemplate the dis- turbing possibility of witchcraft, Betty Parris (Wendy Miller) lies afflicted by these supernatu- ral powers. The courtroom members are stunned as Abi- gail (Marcia Rosene) leads them to believe that the spirit of a witch is in their presence. 24 Drama

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Theme Songs Enhance Performances What does a rose, a gypsy, and a patent leather sneaker have in com- mon? As theme songs for the year the swing choir entertained with The Rose, I Can See It All, and The Old Soft Shoe, throughout their performances. The swing choir, made up of 25 members, grew in size and also in capabilities. Not only participating in Christmas and Spring programs, the swing choir joined six other choirs at the Northrop Swing Choir Spectacu- lar finding themselves critiqued by Walter Lamble from Glenview, Illi- nois, and in the evening performing in front of 535 people. The swing choir practiced at 7:00 in the morning Monday through Thursday each week. Practice was a time for learning songs, dancing, and growing closer to other mem- bers. Not only did they have a rose, a gypsy, and a patent leather sneaker in common, but they also had com- raderie. Swing Choir: (Front Row) Bill Brown; Jerry Hammon; Jeff McKinley; Steve Swing; Lynn Engle; Troy Brown; Joy Zimmerman; Todd Brown; Kent Hoffman; Craig Smith, drums; Rene Hege; Kyle Farmer; Jon Koeneman. (Back Row) Marcia Rosene; Tami VonGunten; Kim Bearman; Kim Hatcher; Janet Gevers; Sheryl Engle; Kathy Mull; Khsti Miller; Doreen Huber; Keith Ort. bass; Tammy Mullett; Cindy Clark. (Not Pictured) Jon Gerardot, drums; Eric McKinley, guitar. 1 ' 1 - ' .-u. ii,- ' .: .|.. ' i.)i|., j(A lU.iili J.t:.... lU. iii ■ ; ' .■ i .. ' •■• ' , ' :i lijii. .L..i ..lU) ■ ;-«■■ . ?..■ ;■ ■ ST- - . While others are just awakening, Bill Brown, Steve Swing, and Kyle Farmer are practicing their Old Black Magic. Ready to go on at the Starshine Review, the swing choir prepares to do The Old Soft Shoe.