Vol 19 issue 7

"Serendipity"

promises to be wonderful'

cts add character to V- show ^y hioAtj Ellen KuS-lbcLb

ski commented, "It's been a lot of Leo and Maureen Smith, Cris Carwork but hopefully it will pay off mody and Nick Roder are doing a parAs show time approaches, the cast at showtime." ody of Maine South's favorite enterof SeAtndip-ity is getting anxious.

Student Council has an act for tainment, the Monday Morning Sports There are still acts that have to be the first time this year. It is a Keport. The act pokes fun at the revised and edited. The traditional problems the reporters face and the acts like Hawkettes, Orchesis, and parody on the conflict between Student Council and the Executive Commistakes they make because of these blackouts are in V-Show, but organmittee, with Brian Humm portraying izations like Student Council, Junproblems. Leo explained, "I got inhimself, and Leo Smith, Mark Filip, ior Leaders and Monday Morning Sport volved because I think it's a good Nick Roder and Paul Ciciora playing Reporters are also involved. idea for all clubs to represent Mr. Reczkiewicz, Mr. Barker, Mr. AThe Hawkettes are performing in themselves in V-Show. That makes Vdamo and Mr. Feichter, respectively.

V-Show, as they have been since they Show an all-school event."

Briam Humm explained, "Last year have been in existence. In SeAenwhen we wanted to change one particIn addtion to the aforementioned dlpity, however, they are trying ular thing, we got really funny reacts, there are acts too numerous to something different. The group will sponses. We all commented on how we mention to make V-Show possible. perform a Spanish dance using capes. should do an act on it, so when the Mr. Martello concluded, "The show Orchesis will perform a dance to opportunity arrived, we tried out." will be one that's very exciting." the song "Fender Bender." "We've got a really strong group this year and I hope the whole school gets involved," commented Orchesis president Mary Pospisil. more confident of myself."

To add spirit to Se-izndipiZy, the by Mauietn Smith Brian Hurnn '83 said, "Last yearl Since the cast and audience have Junior Leaders are performing an act 'was just in dance chorus, but this different views, we decided to get called "Shape Up." The aerobic-dance year we organized a Student Council contrasting opinions. number was choreographed by Liz Roch act as well. I'm looking forward to Beth Ann Karabin and Kathy Humm.

Felicia Kotowsky '84 said, "In performing in both."

"It's the first time in about seven the end the hard work is outweighed Nick Roder '84 said, "I think it years that the Junior Leaders have by all the fun." is a good chance to get involved and been in the show," said Beth Ann. Cris Carmody "84 commented, "I people can show their true colors." added that the leaders want to enjoy bieng in a variety of acts but Heather Francis '85 commented, 'a reprise next year. Sasha PisarI prefer dancing acts because I'm "It's a lot of fun being in V-Show.

You make a lot of new friends and get to know many people."

Some people who attended V-Show last year spoke out.

by Kim Bacon enough to realize that without the Debbie Tritthardt '83 said, "I As you sit in the audience waitbad times, the good ones wouldn't thought the show continued in the ing for the curtain to go up, you have meant a thing. Production staff can feel the energy coming from the will forget the act that never came, same spirit of V-'shows past." stage. It's a wonder there is any losing the music to the opening numRob Vinopal '84 offered this.'^I left after the months of planning, ber and still rehearsing "What I Did thought the show was funny and had time spent rehearsing and the long for Love" the night of the show. a lot of talent." weeks before the show, appropriatly Finally, we come to Mr. Martello who Mike Murphy '84 said, "I liked titled SzAzndip-Uy. after umpteen V-Shows is still sane. the scenery."

Every year he tolerates everyone inIf everything goes as planned, Scott Schwind '85 said, "The show volved and has the foresight and pawhat the audience can expect is a was very professional. I hope to see tience to think that every person fast-paced, entertaining show, which some of the same type of acts this and thing will come together on the will be a result of cast, crew, proyear." night we open and will impress the duction and writing staff working Nancy Humm '86 said, "I liked the audience with a quality that will together under Mr. Don Martello. dancing acts because they were '^ery never cease.

What you don't see or know of are Dolished." the many trials and tribulations VShow members go through to maintain a professional air in SeAe.ndlplty.

Closing night the emotions will be running high and only the good will be remembered. Crew members will forget the nine-hour days they put in on Saturday afternoons sacrificing sleep till noon. Trunk will forget the hours spent rehearsing t I did for Love" 3000 times unit sounded right. Writing staff • will forget the agony of the token five o'clock deadline, the acts we wrote and rewrote, and the last minuts blackouts and put them aside

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Before Szfi&ndlplty is seen by the public, much work is done to ensure the quality of the show. Groups like Trunk, Writing Staff, Dance Chorus, Crew and the directors work for many weeks to produce ^txtudipttij.

Trunk' consists of forty-two people who perform the opening and closing acts. They also fill in wherever they are needed. Members of Trunk try our with an act, and must be able to sing, dance and act. The group unifies the show and members must be versatile. "Things change at the last minute and flexibility enables us to put on a successful VShow," said Beth Ann Karabin, vocal director.

signer is Chris Kraco. Crew members Writing Staff writes the show's work many long, hard hours. Kairn script. They help improve the comedy K.apian said, "We're there from 3:;i^^ in the show and keep the acts flowto 6:30 every day and from 9:30 t ^ ^ ing smoothly. The staff is chosen whenever on Saturdays." for their creativity and is headed The directors are perhaps the

by Beth Burnson. Beth said that the most influencial people involved in objective of writing staff is to V-Show. They select and choreograph "make people laugh and remember the Trunk, help all acts, order programs show." and organize the show. Senior direcDance Chorus is a selected group tors are Maureen Blandford, Michael of both guys and girls. They will Heitzman and Suzanne Stenholt. Junperform their own act and will be in ior directors are Andy Blyth and the opening and closing numbers. The Beth Ann Karabin, and the sophomores V-Show choreographers are Mary Posare John Ciprian and Maureen Smith. pisil and Kathy Hunrn.

"We hope we can put on a real qualCrew members run the behind-theity show that is well put-together scenes activites of V-Show, Carl and has as few problems as possible, Kraco is Technical Director and De- said Suzanne Stenholt.

Crew aids in production The day is Thursday, Dec. 2. The time--4 p.m. Various people dash about the stage putting the finishing touches on the year's V-Show, Se^tzndipi-ty.

For weeks the crew has been hard at work building the platform for the band to sit on. Lights and curtains have been carefully positioned to show the performers at their very best.

In just a few hours, however, the cast will take the stage and the hard-working crew will fade into the backround. The night will be a typical one: the cast performs, the audience applauds and the cast leaves to party while the crew cleans the

stage in order to prepare for the next night's show.

As usual, the cast gets the credit for a successful show. Many people don't even realize that a running crew even exists. They think instead that the scenes miraculously change by themselves.

As the final notes of "Gonna Build a Mountain: die away, however, the crew sees the audience giving the cast a standing ovation, and they become as excited as anyone in the cast. The crew knows that, even though they are never seen, they are still as important as the cast. Both cast and crew work together to give many people a night to remember.

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Director says,' get involved' Dear Editor, V-Show is quickly approaching us and in the wake of all this excitement I'm sure there are some cynical students that scorn at the idea of V-Show and participating in such events. Well, (in danger of sounding like a rah-rah) what's wrong with getting involved with your school?

V-Show has a lot to offer if given a chance. Is'nt it about time students started taking some interest? It's there for you. The variety of acts will appeal to all different type personalities. It's about, and centered around the school. Several of the acts are school-related and poke fun at school organizations, such as the Dean's Office. Other acts are intended to make light of stereotyping, for example, preppies and burnouts. Attending the V-Show isn't any different than going to a sporting event because both show your support of your school. V-Show is a schooloriented event. So, don't let your page 4

prejudices stand in the way of enjoying the show. I'm sure after seeing it your opinion will be changed.

Sincerely yours, Maureen Smith, Serendipity Director P.S. Enjoy the show!

W«iTe YOu« OWAJ OftibiA'Ai.

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Submit your joke responses to the Soutkcofidi o f f i c e , V-106, by December 10. Winners w i l l be announced i n the January 14 issue.

Buying tickets and show time This year's V-Show, SeAendtp^y, takes the stage on Dec. 2,3,4,5 with 8 p.m. performances on the 2, 3, and 4 and matinee performances on Dec. 4 and 5 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for this year's show are three dollars.

As always, a lot of preparation and careful planning have gone into the show. Even the name Se^i^ndiptttj has special significance. It was chosen because of its meaning--happy surprises and unexpected good happenning. "This is what V-Show is all about," comments senior director

Maureen Blandford.

Every year Student Council tries to promote and publicize the show.

This year a few new activities have been planned. On Nov. 30 all Trunk and Dance Chorus members will wear their uniforms to school. The pep band will play during homeroom also.

V-Show is one of the most populcg|^ events every year because it i n v o l ^ P ves a variety of students as well as faculty. The show itself appeals to the student body as well as their parents.