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Show I THE Mmepmam DESERET v! c$' A 4'''' Z- V v x. ' 9 ' Young American a x ' v phott ' .' J ''' Friday, October NEWS, 18, ! j 1968 ., v, by Stevt Parker, staff photographer Granite stage crew members tie gigantic canvas to rod so the painted backdrop for "My Fair Lady" will be ready for rehearsal. By TOM WHARTON Behind The Set At Grange Ilsgh Crew Goes On With The Show Granite Correspondent Plaudits for school productions and assemblies always go to the cast and directors. But its a good bet tnat the productions wouldnt come off as smoothly without the help of the stage crew. How about if we give a round of applause for the young men who start working months before a production is to be presented to make certain time that when curtain arrives everything is ready to go? The stage crew heads for perfection when it comes to matching the set design as executed by one of the school artists. Making scenery is only part of crew members tasks. During rehearsals they are on hand to practice lighting while the cast is practicing lines. They practice speed and the minimum of noise in changing scenery. Granite Highs stage crew has been working with the cast and designers since July to perfect cues, lighting anu all stage props. During the final week of production, they will spend about three hours a night with the cast ironing out difficulties which may make or break the musical, My Fair which Granite is getLady, ting ready for Nov. 22. In addition to the for their work, Granite crew members receive one semester credit. Stage manager, Brian Johnson is the only one who wont because there is a limit to the amount of credit given and he has long surpassed that. Instructor Michael Stimson stated that a good stage manager is a must for a unified stage crew. It is Brians duty to see that all members are on the job at production time and that they carry through with assignments. V ir nil bmb Hoisting huge backdrop to ceiling takes combii efforts of Larry Sorensen, top, and Leon Gra) Stage manager Brian Johnson, left, teaches control panel operation to Richard Bodell, Don Nagel. Paul Schow, left, Nick Mouskondis, Don ready flats on which entirely new scenery will be painted. SECTION D Young Americans City, Regioral Theater 1-- 3 4, 5, 8 6, 7 |
