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Show July 11, 12, 13, 16-2- 0, Special Mormon Miracle Pageant Supplement 1996 Page Pageant Director has versatile background Hall worked for KSL Television musicals while attending Cedar for a year, sang with the TaberCity High School. During those nacle Choir, and toured Europe. high school years, he spent the While with KSL, he met his fusummers as an entertainer at Bryce ture wife, Martha Jane Jones, a native of Mexico who was modCanyon National Park. After a quarter at what is now eling dresses at KSL. From KSL he went to Heber Southern Utah University, he enlisted in the Air Force, won First State College for a year, performin place in a talent show and spent ing plays and musicals, among them Blossom Time, and then three traveling with a After directing the Pageant for nearly 20 years, Macksene Rux was released from that assignment following the 1988 performance. Named to replace her as director was Ronald D. Hall, a former principal of the Manti LDS Seminary. Ronald D. Halls experience in drama began as a performer and has now reached a high point as director of the Mormon Miracle Pageant. Raised in Antimony, Garfield County, he had leads in plays and ld r rrr transferred to Brigham Young University. Rise and fall of great civilizations documented by Book of Mormon A (W group years that entertained servicemen. After leaving the service, Mr. 't7 Scenes from this ancient record, the Book of Mormon, highlight the rise and fall of great civilizations of which the Lamanites, the first Americans, ' lead That degree took him to Payson Junior High School for six years as a drama, music and history teacher. He also performed in several Utah Valley Opera and Drama Society productions, among them Guys and Dolls, A Christmas Card, and Arsenic and Old Lace. After earning a masters degree in cinematic arts, with emphasis on directing, Mr. Hall returned to Payson for six years, this time as a teacher at the Payson LDS Seminary. The pageant opens with Another move occurred: a scenes in New Entransfer to Richfield as Seminary with flashbacks gland, continues of Book of Mormon settings, Principal for a seven year stay and moves on to the pioneer era, and more directing and acting with the Sevier Valley Community Thesuggests in the finale the glorious morning of everlasting life. The ater; director and lead in Brigadoon, and performances in symbolic narrative of a fictitious epoch- Following this publication of this new witness for Christ, the LDS Church was organized. Relentless persecution culminated in the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, and the consequent trek westward. In the snows of February 1 846, over 20,000 Saints began the forced exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois. Peril and privation were lessened by the leadership of Brigham couple, Robert and Mary Henshaw, threads through the fabric of the panorama. Joseph Smith is introduced as a boy in his 15th year, earnestly seeking God. 1 le followed James admonition by asking, in fervent prayer, which of all the conflicting churches he should join. The Father and Son appeared to him and a new dispensation, the restoration of all things, was ushered Young, as the people trudged mountains and wilderness to find a new home. While they journeyed through the plains of Iowa, 500 in. Joseph was later instructed by the Angel Moroni to translate an ancient record giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent and the source from which they sprang. He also said that the fullness of the everlasting gospel was contained in it, as delivered by the Savior to the ancient chosen men were called to form the Mormon Battalion to help this nation realize its manifest destiny and design. When the pioneers reached the right place by the Great Salt Lake, they began to colonize the God-appoint- Naylor has the part of early Mormon leader Brigham Young. President Young led the pioneer trek across the plains to the Utah territory. tenor the opera Martha and a major part in The Merry Widow. He also graduated with a bachelors degree in secondary education. in -making survive. MORMON LEADER -- Gerald At BYU he had the role vast surrounding area, some of them coming to these valleys. plays. From Richfield he moved to Pasco, Washington for four years as Coordinator of Seminaries and Institutes and the lead in Fiddler on the Roof and other musicals. Mr. Hall came to Manti in 1980 as Principal of the LDS Seminary. He was soon once more involved in dramatic arts. He has directed Clouds of Glory, and directed and performed in Papa Married a Mormon for Sanpete Community Theater, played the lead role in Finians Rainbow for Manti High School. He has held many positions in the LDS Church: Bishops Counselor, Young Mens President and Elders Quorum President. 'The Caters to your special occasion and wedding events. New reception hall & restaraunt facilities a list of offered selections. Choices is just what you have in mind. . As scenes from the Book of Mormon unfold into vivid imagery on Manti's temple hill, the nar- rator speaks of "...the greatest the appearevent of the book" ance of Jesus Christ to the ancient inhabitants of the Americas. "Because of its scope and mag"it is nitude," the narrator says, saved for each person to experience, individually, as you read it and it." those who may not Fortunately, have access to this book can still get a copy of the Book of Mormon to read. Nonmembers of the LDS Church can obtain a copy of the Book of Mormon by either filling out a request card and mailing it in, or by speaking to a stake or fulltime missionary in one of the information booths located at the northwest and southeast comers of we can fax Call us greatest event of the Book (of Mormon) we do not show you. . inhabitants. Ronald D. Hall, Pageant Director Call 835-955- 0 Planning on a Temple Wedding? South Central Utahs Premiere are right here in Manti beautiful photography! Wedding Specialists to cover your wedding with re-re- v fS , a' n - t'Vv t .. l j tea REALLY GOOD FOODI Hungry crowds enjoy the unique dinners served at both LDS meeting houses in Manti. :4 "1 barbecued turkeyroast beef the temple grounds. As supplies are limited, members of the Church are encouraged not to request copies of the Book of Mormon. WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR NEIGHBOR GIVES YOU 3 BUSHELS OF TOMATOES AND 80 POUNDS OF ZUCCHINI THIS SUMMER. 0 You can run, but you cant hide. These days, fresh vegetables are everywhere including this savory beef dinner. 0 Its quick, easy and an H 1 U lb. beef round tip 1 steaks, cut 18 to 14 inch thick 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 small zucchini, thin V 2 1 sliced m Italian Balad dressing cups hot cooked spaghetti Tbsp. grated Parmesan Cut beef steaks crosswise into wide strips; cut each strip crosswise in half. Cook and stir garlic in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-higheat 1 minute. Add beef 1 to IV2 minutes. Season with salt strips (l4 at a time); stir-frand pepper. Remove with slotted spoon; keep warm. Add zucchini to same skillet; stir-fr2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Return beef to skillet with tomato halves and dressing; heat through. Serve beef mixture over hot pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 4 servings. when the next wheelbarrow load arrives. After all, man does not live by zucchini bread alone. 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