VOL. XVI, NO. 2
OCTOBER 18, 1974
S*M*A*S*H
When the members of the cast for this year's Variety Show, S*M*A*S*H, walk into the auditorium for rehearsal, they begin to wonder how everything will go on the performance nights. They wonder how the audience will react and if S*M*A*S*H will really be a "smash."
S*M*A*S*H is a musical. comedy revue in 31 acts based on such popular shows as "Laugh-In," "The Carol Burnett Show," and M*A*S*H. There will be a special nostalgia section for those who like the 30's and 50's. It will open on November 13, which will be a matinee held for girl scouts, boy scouts, and senior citizens. Other performances will be held from November 14-16 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
The auditorium has been a busy place since September 25 when rehearsals began and will continue to be a busy place until November 13. At the present time six acts are rehearsing each day after school in the auditorium, but by the end of this month the number of acts rehearsing each day will be tripled.
S*M*A*S*H is a musical. comedy revue in 31 acts based on such popular shows as "Laugh-In," "The Carol Burnett Show," and M*A*S*H. There will be a special nostalgia section for those who like the 30's and 50's. It will open on November 13, which will be a matinee held for girl scouts, boy scouts, and senior citizens. Other performances will be held from November 14-16 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
The auditorium has been a busy place since September 25 when rehearsals began and will continue to be a busy place until November 13. At the present time six acts are rehearsing each day after school in the auditorium, but by the end of this month the number of acts rehearsing each day will be tripled.
"A new rehearsal schedule had to be made so that cast members could rehearse at least once a week," according to Lorrie Swanson '75, co-director, "The attitude of the cast toward the rehearsals is really good." The cast is finally getting used to the new schedule and the attendance by the cast members is good.
There have been relatively few difficulties with the acts. There will be a Saturday rehearsal called, however, if the co‑directors feel that the cast needs that extra day to polish up their acts.
If any problems do occur, the cast members try to work them out with the student staff. If for some reason, however, an expert opinion is needed, the problem is turned over to the faculty staff members.
The faculty members this year are Mr. Bruce Nelson, faculty director; Mr. Robert Kuite, music director; Mr. Robert Norris, set design; and Mrs. Susan Gelz, dance director.
Bruce Costagli '75, co‑director, is proud of the way the student staff has been handling any problems that have come up. He feels that the staff members are getting along well, and this adds to the oneness that is needed in putting on a good show.
There have been relatively few difficulties with the acts. There will be a Saturday rehearsal called, however, if the co‑directors feel that the cast needs that extra day to polish up their acts.
If any problems do occur, the cast members try to work them out with the student staff. If for some reason, however, an expert opinion is needed, the problem is turned over to the faculty staff members.
The faculty members this year are Mr. Bruce Nelson, faculty director; Mr. Robert Kuite, music director; Mr. Robert Norris, set design; and Mrs. Susan Gelz, dance director.
Bruce Costagli '75, co‑director, is proud of the way the student staff has been handling any problems that have come up. He feels that the staff members are getting along well, and this adds to the oneness that is needed in putting on a good show.