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s300 MeninrovesVccilt;lt*nlsiprov IlKMltsSIN(51N(»the “Farmer and the Cowman” during Oklahoma.Little Theatre*Membership I pBy LYNN COLLEYSikeston Little Theatre, in its tenth year, continues to increase the number of members each season. This year produced 625members, an increase of almost twenty per-cent over last years membership. Equally important was the fact that patron’s membership doubled over the previous year. Approximately 100 were sold this year. Patrons, first sold last year, is an attempt by the group to boost their building fund. Part of each patrons membership is placed into a special fund earmarked for eventual use on a new theatre building for the groupand the entire community. Lynn Colley, SLT President, termed the drive very successful this season and expressed confidence that next year would be even better.The Dr. Thomas L. Chidester Memorial Award was presented,following the last performanceof OKLAHOMA, to Miss ShielaTopp, daughter of Mr. Warren Topp, for outstanding contributions Sikeston little Theatre, recipients of the award are Williamson, (1963), Miss Sherry Topp and Miss Virginia B. Davis (1964), Lynn Colley (1965), Danny Cannon (1966), and Miss Patti McMullin (1967).In another effort to boostthe building fund toward their final goal, the group conducted a gum sale in June. Young members of little Theatre set up tables and conducted a door to door campaign, selling chewing gum for the benefit of theWinning awards sales were Miss and Miss MelainehertoPastBobbuilding fund.for the mostLeigh Clayton Powell.A college Advisory Board was established last year to aid the regular board of directors in setting up a summer theatre program for college age students during the summer months. This board consists of Paul Parmenter, Miss Patti McMullin, and Mike Payne.On Little Theater’s 1968-69 Board of Directors are: Lynn Colley, president; Mrs. James Terrell, vice-president; Mrs. W. L. Clayton, secretary; Miss Electra O’Hara, treasurer; Mrs. Lawrence Cleek, Mrs. W. S. McMullin, the Rev. Joseph Black, Mrs. Jack Mitchell, Miss Vivian Boyer, Lyman Dale, MissJean Love and Jim Moore ITTOve%HowCrowds Creel Lillie TheatreSinging, Surrey With the Fringe on top”, Carole Sue Clayton and Jim Moore HI,in Oklahoma.By Lynn ColleySikeston Uttle Theatre’s ninth season was a tremendous success. Talent and versatility of Sikeston performs was evident in both of the season’s performances.The popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “Oklahoma” was presented to overflow audiences in late April. Iead roles were portrayed by Mrs. W. L. (C^arole Sue) Clayton and .Jim Moore III; supported by Misses Vivian and Rosalie Boyer, Lynn Colley, Dick Caskey and W. L. Clayton. The story was set in pre-statehood Oklahoma and revolved around the struggle between Curly and Jud to gain favor with Laurie, a pretty Oklahoma lass.In December, Little Theatre presented an adaptation of Catherine Marshall’s award - winning book “A Man Called Peter.” The story of the Rev. Dr. Peter Marshall, the play centers on a six month period in the life of the immigrant Scottish minister became (Tha plain of the U. S. Senate. The play was greeted by standing-room only crowds as it opened before Sikeston playgoers. The lead role was portrayed by the Rev. Joe Black with Miss Myra Da Vault portraying Catherine, his wife. Both Rev. Black and Miss DaVault are newcomers to Sikeston’s Little Theatre. Supporting roles were portrayed by the Rev. Joe Wagner, Misses Rosalie and Vivian Boyer, Paul Parmenter and Miss Peggy Matthews. Nine of the fifteen roles were taken by first - timers - a record Little Theatre is very proud of, as it is always striving to secure new talent for each production.In February, Little Theatre presented the comedy selection of the season, “Seven Nuns in Las Vegas,” the story of seven nuns “transported” to night club filled Las Vegas. Lead roles were portrayed by MLss Linda Dale, Miss Anne Heckemeyer, Miss Penny Bryant, Miss Earl Braswell, Mrs. Robert White and the Rev. Joe Black. A guest appearance by Father Bob Schumacher added realism to the play.In late April, the group will stage “Showboat,” Kern and Hamersteins thrilling musical; set on a showboat at the turn of the century. Theatre goers will remember many of the songs and especially the old favorite, “Old Man River.It was noted that all of the performances of both OKLAHOMA and A MAN CALLED PETER were “sell-outs”. Standing room only crowds greated the performers at several performances and a total of 2800 persons viewed the two plays. The coming season promises to be equally entertaining and equally successful.In October, Little Theatre sponsored an appearance in Sikeston by the Up with People cast from St. Louis, Missouri. “Sing-OutSiekston”, made its first appearance at this concert.£?S!NG: Tll,e Cast and ('r™ »f A VAN CALLED PETER pause from their rehearsal for a picture: I, To R:auraPeggy Matthews, Vivian Boyer, Joe Parmenter, Rosalie Boyer, Bob Williamson.'[ ■ A ■ v I W W • m m ABACK Wagner.
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Sikeston Daily Standard
Sikeston, Missouri, US
Sat, Feb 22, 1969
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