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Show "Now I don't know what to say about these things!" confessed Editor Jim. Fact seems to be they speak, or rather sing, for themselves. Blue-eyed, dark-haired Carol Ebert vocalizes plaintively to Dick Slater about "something long and involved." Both were leads and Dick was also sour-faced. Hughie Jacobs (hand raised) makes out with Joye Dins-dale in the tavern there. Enjoying the party are, from left, Glenn Dickson (if you can see him back there), Illene Stanfield, Bryan Renstrom, Douglas Bryan, Joye, Hughie, Carolyn Campbell, Val Lofgreen, Janet Swenson, Carmen Petty, and in the righthand dark corner, Marvin Henderson. Not enjoying the party, front left, is Jarvie Anderson. "NEW By David Lindsay An appreciative audience thronged to hear the college production of Sigmund Romberg's opera New Moon during the four-day presentation beginning April 2. The musical romance in two acts employed talents of more than 100 singers and instrumentalists. Leads, who captivated all hearts, were Dick Slater, Phyllis Randall and Carol Ebert. Supporting leads were Ron Jenkins and Robert Merrill. Celia Varner, Georgia Bobolis, Irleen Ward and Doris Simonsen were cast to interpret more than a single character each. Gorgeous Alexander (Bob Merrill), center, is liked by Celia Varner, left in prayerful pose, but he likes to like all the girls. And they like him too. One in his arms swooning is Illeen Stanfield. Other three, from left, are Janene Johansen, Barbara Ballif, Eleanor Randall. MOON" The opera was directed by Roland Parry, singing, and E. Carl Green, staging. Musical coordination and accompaniment were provided by the orchestra under direction of Delmar Dickson. Talented Bonnie Winterton was assistant music director. Marva Gregory supervised dancing, Doyle Strong settings, and J. Clair Anderson was at the organ. Preparation of the masterpiece required many hours of hard, tedious rehearsal by both students and directors. But the attraction utilized its opportunities for talent development fully. Participants were rewarded when the presentation attained college standards for the run. Sailors aboard the good ship New Moon. Looks like they're caught in a tender moment, doesn't it? Fancy Phyllis Randall, alternate feminine lead on the high notes, only slightly squeamish when lusty, rusty Bosun George Francis clutches her digits. Lefthand warbler is wishful Larry Wright but nobody knows why. Other sailor is Glenn Dickson, putting only his music into it. Now right there she wants to kiss him but it makes him sick, so he says. Bob Merrill and Irleen Ward. That's the finish almost. Wendell Farr brings word Dick won't lose his head and Carol isn't a lady any-more; so they stay together. Sideburns at work is George Francis still, with coat off, and Muscles with two stripes against him is Darrell Checketts, trying to stick their friends but only out of ignorance. |