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In Thespian· s fall production
Like main street during the 5 p. m. rush , room 101 became
a mass of confusion as members of the fall play, " Tiger House,"
began to prepare for performance. About the room grease paint
was smeared, lines after lines were practices, and the cast and
crew excitedly exchanged fresh carnations, roses, and gifts of
appreciation. The only permissible wish for luck, " Break a leg,"
echoed repeatedly.
Posters that read " Just when you thought it was safe to go
back into the auditorium," " No one can hear you scream in the
auditorium" and " See Tiger House" but don't come along" may
have slightly exaggerated the terror of the Junior-Thespian
production, but those who attended either of the November
performances seemed to be entertained.
The three-act play, billed as a comedy mystery-thriller,
concerned a stolen jeweled necklace, a phantom tiger, i'nd a secret
bookcase panel, and sliding doors, (all of which were constructed
by the diligent stage crew) to help make the play believable.
" Please dear Lord, I've been such a good boy, let me slide
up instead of down," exclaimed Barry Colvin as he arrived in the
secret room via a specially constructed chute, also constructed
by the stage crew.
The audience was kept in delight and suspense as the mystery
of the strange occurrences and the stolen jewels began to unravel.
Arthur, portrayed by John Huntsman, was revealed as the villain
who hired Thompson, played by Chuck Rogers, to assist him in
carrying out his evil plans. Angela Whitlock was Erma's best
friend, while Cheryl Tippett was cast as the housekeeper. With
the lead role of Erma, Krista Peters made her debut on stage,
while Mac, played by Chuck Tomlinson, put another notch in his
playbook as the male romantic lead. Debbie Durden was in the
role of Aunt Aophia, whose problem with loose dentures added
a note of hilarity to the play. Janet Yarbrough was the mystery
woman.
ABOVE: Oswald (Barry Colvin) Arthur (John
Huntsman) and Erma (Krista Peters, far right)
listen intently as Peg (Angela Whitlock)
makes her grand entrance and tells of
her
disheartening
job
experiences. RIGHT: Krista
Peters and Chuck Tomlinson embrace as they
discuss their plans for ridding the mansion
of its 'spirits.' FAR RIGHT: Stege crew
members Ken McMullen (seated) and Dan
Sample listen for cues before creating the
lightning and ringing doorbells.
ABOVE LEFT: Sophomore Rodney McGowen receives instructions, praise,
and complaints as he undertakes the task of operating the light board during
the fall play. ABOVE RIGHT: For the first time before an audience, student
director Clarence lewis practices his welcoming speech for the dress
rehearsal.