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VOLUME XVST. GEORGE, UTAH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1965NUMBER 9CostumesfSteneryfActorsrEnter Final Rehearsalsfor Dixie Drama Production Sound of MusicMling production, “Sound of MusicDixie College's Fine Arts Center is alive late ar night as rehearsals and work hours are s‘ret thing late as the Sound of Music nears its completion date. Backstage crews raise and lower drops as soon as they have been artistically slapped together. These kids really deserve recognition. Sandi Mackleprang who is in charge of costumes is continually busy. Bill Leider, LeeSorenson. John Shelton we:id hammers with enthusiasm. Marilyn Bruhn, Connie Carter, Judy Ox* borrow and Janice Thacker all do their share Dennis Jones, Terry, Abe Young, Danny Morriscontribute must M as v.efl as art.These are Just a few of tlu many Important people working longhours. Over and above all this, Mrs. Bentley is darting here and there giving instructions, advise, and help.i\2Even the vocalizing is creeping onto campus and the student body can be heard singing snatches of Climb Every Mountain, My f avorite Things” or such associated songs.This play turn long been a great favorite in theatre capitals of the world. It Is based on die original Trapp Family Singers,The leading roles in the Rogers and Ha miner stein production will be played by the following: Mam—Genevieve f -v Suit lav City. Captain Von Trapp—Keru.s Brown. Centerville and .Mother Abbes Roberta RahlF, Glasgow Montana. Supporting roles wil I.-* played by the following: Shauna Cornelius of Antioch, California a* Lied, Clarence Ott of St George as Ralph. Janice Stout of Las Vegas as Elsa and Abe Young of St. George as Max.The Von Trapp children are beir.g played by St. George chiluren and are: Leona Alldredge, Lyle Wood, Rand I Garner, David Holt, Arlene Harper and Peggy Snow.Director Marion Bentley foresees this as possibly the best we’ve ever done here which, to those who know Mr. Bentley’s reputation, means near perfection. Next week, Feb 24, 25, 2f and 21 are production dates so don’t miss—The Sound of Music,Seats may fee reserved in the office with your activity cards. The Sound of Music is a tender love Story spiced with laughter* provoking instances. The lead, Maria, is training to be a nun. but is too mischievous so she is to be a governess for the Captain Van Trapp family. This family consists of seven children, who are notorious for sending away governesses Maria wins their hearts bin gives hers to the Captain However, true to typical romances, the Captain -umoimct-s that he is to marry Elsa. The undercurrent is creeled In German Invasion. Maria runs to the abbey to solve her problems. She finds, however, that running away never solves anything and so sht- faces
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Fri, Feb 19, 1965

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