The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 July 1984 — Page 7

Community Corner

Children steal show — EHP's 'The King and I' shows strong ensemble

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This raviaw was writtan by William Bartolini, Muncia. a formar managing diractor and formar prasidsrnt of Muncia Civic Thaatra. Ha is diractor of davalopmant at Radio Station WBST, Muncia.) By WILLIAM BARTOLINI Guest Reviewer Fine things are happening down by Wizard of Oz Lane and Mad Hatter Drive. No, Frank Baum is not holding a tea party — the Enchanted Hills Playhouse is! Regulars to this rustic barn know that the Alice and Wonderland street and Baum’s lane compose the intersection of the Playhouse’s charming setting —a place where some pleasing summer theatre is now in progress. “The King And I," the Rogers and Kammerstein musical full of such staple tunes as “I Whistle a Happy tune,” “Hello, Young Lovers," and “Getting to Know You,” is well done by this strong ensemble that lives, eats and practically breathes in unison. The story tells the tale of Anna, aptly portrayed by Elizabeth Lee Taylor. This young widow teacher from England and her son Louis (Chad Borden) arrive in Siam in the 1860 s. She is to tutor an ever increasing number of children (at last count there were 70 plus with three more expected next month) for the King, portrayed by Darryl Maximilian Robinson.

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Festive human fireworks follow as Anna presses her demands for a home and human dignity in a land where the King’s whim rules. He is caught in a bind, wanting “scientific” modernization of his country while always having to appear to be all-knowing. Miss Taylor as Anna seems to glide through the role in her beautiful hoop skirts. (Jayne Jaynes' costumes are worth the price of admission). Taylor’s pleasing, easy-flowing voice fills the house with expression, adding to the feisty yet charming character she creates. Robinson, obviously aware past performers have played the role with angular movements, took a more flowing approach to the King, making the role his own. He rants and raves as a spoiled-child ruler, revealing the King’s insecurities. His songs, when interpreted, are a delight to hear as they are full of energy and emotion. And yet, it is the children who steal the show as they did in the original 1951 production. These young people from all over the northern Indiana area smiled, bowed, danced, and act with such charm they are a delight to watch. The stand out is nine-year-old P.J. Harris, a short youngster who stood tall in the pointed headress of eastern royalty. A precocious little prince, P.J. pulls at the heartstrings. P.J, along with confident and capable 12-year-old Chad Borden of Fort

Wayne, take the stage as their own when they do a reprise of the King’s song, “A Puzzlement.” By far the most entertaining portion of the production is “The Small House of Uncle Thomas,” a musical version of Uncle tom’s cabin done by the eastern cast. The masks, movement, and staging make the satirical playlette a stunning theatrical production of its own. Others in the cast work hard to please the audience. Faith Linn in the supporting role as Lady Thiang, the first wife, is a delight to hear when she sings “Something Wonderful.” Elena Ferrante as Tuptim, the living present to the King from Burma, acts with great sincerity, as does her lover Lun Tha, portrayed by Stephen Monroe. One of the few but glaring distractions to the production was Monroe’s perfectly groomed modern hair style. Fortunately, such positive appointments as Jaye Beetem’s flexible and believable setting out weight this oversight. All in all, director Jeffrey Koep has pulled together a tight production with the help of Alan Chamber’s talented musicians. Here is a script which can appear, by modern standards, to be sentimental and sacchrine. (We’ve become so jaded through the influence of TV to stories with simple songs and stylized plots). Yet, Koep has worked hard to resolve an ending which can appear forced by today’s standards of theatrical writing. “The King And I” at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse makes for a pleasurable evening’s entertainment with a good story, fine songs and solid performances. The production runs through July 22. If you thought there was a piece missing to Bill Spurgeon’s review of Cabaret in The Mail-Journal July 4, you’re right. The piece that was left out was mention of Nancy Leigh Scoggins, who, says Spurgeon, “gave a most satisfactory performance as Sally Bowles, the nightclub dancer. You can’t have a good ‘Cabaret,’ without a good Sally Bowles, and you can’t have an excellent ‘Cabaret’ without an excellent Sally Bowles. As I mentioned, 1 thought the EHP version was outstanding, and Miss Scoggins was a major contributor. Mention of her was left on my ‘cutting room’ floor when I was piecing together the review, and in the rush to get to the postoffice, a major piece got left out.” Court and evidence Police and prosecutors won an important legal victory recently when the Supreme court allowed illegally obtained evidence to be used against defendants if it “ultimately or inevitably” would have been discovered anyway by lawful methods.

UK k l '' ,r ' W MR. AND MRS. JERRY STEWART

Tammy Ryman, Jerry Stewart married in Milford June 30

Tammy Lynn Ryman and Jerry Wayne Stewart were united in marriage on Saturday, June 30. Rev. Paul Tinkel performed the double-ring ceremony at 3 p.m. in the First Brethren Church. Milford. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryman, P.O. Box 234, Milford, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Arneal Stewart, Nappanee, and Melvin Stewart, r 1. New Paris. Lakeland Locals At Crow's Nest Among those families vacationing (and working) at Crow’s Nest on Lake Wawasee are: Nathaniel Crow Fick, Sr., Arlington, Va., and Lake Wawasee; Nathaniel Crow Fick, Jr., Baltimore, Md.; Nathaniel Edmonds, Orlando, Fla.; Andy (Drew) Colyer, Lutherville, Md., and the Donald Madagans, Arlington, Va. «Texas visitors Joni Denney, McAllen, Texas; her son, Ray Soto II; and Ray Soto, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Avery, 525 North Huntington St., Syracuse. Mrs. Avery stated Soto a McAllen cable repair technician, has been named the recipient of the company’s Bronze Vail Medal for saving the life of a drowning woman. He also will receive a $2,000 cash award from the company. , Q ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. Bryce L. Slabaugh. 664 Hiawatha Dr., Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzette Lynn Slabaugh, to Dominic DeStevens, Bradford, Pa. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt DeStevens. Bradford, Pa. The bride-elect is a graduate of Marywood College. Scranton, Pa., and the bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Penn State University. A September 22 wedding in Syracuse is planned and the couple will reside in Virginia Beach, Va. Miss Slabaugh is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tarman, Syracuse.

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The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ivory floor-length gown with a Victorian neckline and long sleeves. She wore white, light blue and rose colored silk flowers in her hair and carried a cascade of white, light blue and rose colored silk flowers with baby’s breath and rose and light blue streamers. Miss Dawn Richer, Milford, served as maid of honor. She wore a medium blue floor-length gown styled similar to the bride’s gown and also wore white, light blue and rose silk flowers in her hair. She carried long stemmed white, light blue and rose colored silk flowers. Renee Wuthrich, Milford, gave out rice. Best man was Scott Compton, Nappanee. Tracy Ryman, brother of bride, Milford, and Brian Stewart, brother of bridegroom, New Paris, were the ushers. Terry Ryman, brother of bride, Milford, and Scott Wakley, cousin of bride, Nappanee, lit the candles. Mrs. John Smeltzer, Syracuse, registered guests and Mrs. Gail Rogers, Goshen, played the organ. The bride’s mother wore a royal blue street-length dress. The bridegroom’s mother wore a street-length dress in lavender. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony. Servers were Miss Jodi Scarbeary, Syracuse; Miss Cathy Kammerdiener, Syracuse and Miss Grace Roa, Milford. Miss Lori Kammerer, Leesburg; Miss Norine Sorenson, Milford; Miss Lisa Salazar, Milford; and Miss Cherty Hochsteler, Milford, helped with the gifts. The couple has returned from a wedding trip to Ohio, reside at r 1, New Paris. The bride is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed at JW’s Drive-In, Milford. The bridegroom attended North Wood High School, Nappanee, and is employed with Beer and Slabaugh, Nappanee. WMS entertained in the home of Marybelle Sharp The monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church met in the home of Marybelle Sharp. Thirteen members and one guest, June Mishler, answered the roll call by saying what they are thankful for. The business meeting began with a responsive reading on thankfulness. Debbie Beer followed with the lesson for the evening entitled, “Journey Toward Fullness.” The members chose three books which everyone is supposed to read in the coming year. For the August meeting, everyone is to take either canned or paper products to help fill the kitchen pantry for the seminar students at Ashland. Dorothea Kerlin gave a short talk on Mary and Martha. The meeting closed with all members saying the WMS benediction. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Robert Groves guest at party Mrs. Dorthea Kerlin gave a birthday party for her brother, Robert Groves, on Saturday evening, July 14, in her home near Milford. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rex Baker and their children, Kari and Kurt, Middlebury; Mr. and Mrs. Duane Martin, North Manchester; Mrs. Bertha Graston, Florida; and Mrs. Charlene Woolson, North Manchester. Milford residents attending the party were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schultz; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ulrich; Mr. and Mrs. John Replogle and their nephew, Greg; Mrs. Vera Schell and Mrs. Robert Groves. The group enjoyed a dinner of barbecued chicken and later, birthday cake. PLAN WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Joyce) Morehouse, Milford, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Long, Syracuse, announce the engagement of their children Rhonda J. Morehouse and Eric Lee Long. The bride-elect is a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School. The bridegroom-elect is a 1981 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed with Crow Roofing, Syracuse. No wedding date has been set. Roundtable meeting on July 26 ‘ Elected representatives of the 68 towns which make up the Northeast Roundtable have been invited to the Northeast Roundtable meeting on Thursday, July 26. Problems that town members might be having with the 1985 budget will be addressed at the meeting. In addition, David Wagner, construction grants manager for the State Board of Health, will make a presentation on sewage treatment grant funding for small towns, and the enforcemnet of non-compliance with water regulations. Indiana Association of Cities and Towns staff will also be available to discuss the new “Handicapped Regulations for General Revenue Sharing” and “Personnel Management in Smaller Communities.” This will be the last meeting until October or November. Town representatives are encouraged to attend and participate. The roundtable is hosted by the town of Warren. The meeting will convene at 6:15 p.m. at the Warren Civic Center. Surrogate mare LOUISVILLE, KY - A quarter horse mare gave birth recently to a normal, healthy male zebra, marking the first time a horse has been successfully used as a “surrogate mother” for a zebra, Louisville Zoo officials said. Sunburn If you experience a painful sunburn this summer, you can get some relief by adding baking soda to your bath water. Substitute vinegar You can substitute one-half cup of vinegar if you run out of water softener. It will give the same results.

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CALENDAR Week Os July 18 To July 25 WEDNESDAY * Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse Lions Club 6: 30 p.m., in Maxwelton uejfl mVKx Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 a.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse % Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2 p.m. Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis \ \ 7a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse I t *sl ’ J J Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon in the Scout Cabin ' SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 7 a.m., North Webster Church of God, meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rbtary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Park Board v 'vtAJ 7:15 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Aloteen 7:30 p.m., Church of God, Syracuse Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m., Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., regular meeting in the fire station Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Agrieuhural. Commercial, Industrial R. 1 Box 4 * No. Webster, IN re ~ jh AAon.-Fri.BA.M.-SP.M. Ph. 219-834-4448 CLEAR SPAN BUILDINGS Ml MM* ; ■ - NORTH WEBSTER CONST. NC.

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