The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 July 1986 — Page 11

Summer

'Mame' is stern taskmaster at Enchanted Hills Playhouse

By LARRY SHORES “Mame” is a mighty stern taskmaster for members of the Enchanted Hills Playhouse, but luckily most have learned their lessons well. The musical comedy, certainly one of the most demanding ever attempted at Enchanted Hills, continues this week for five more performances at the summer theater east of Lake Wawasee. The boys and girls of Syracuse are kept busy with a huge number of costume changes, the need to move countless pieces of scenery and the necessity of covering at least 32 roles, plus filling a 14-member chorus. It’s a lot to ask of mostly amateur performers, but they do their best and manage to deliver an entertaining night at the theater. ’•Marne,” whose book and music date to the 1950 s and '6os respectively, is looking a bit dated these days. It is an ambitious piece of work that is almost too busy for the audience. It has a few good songs by JerryHerman, and these are probably enough to sustain it. The story spans the years 1928-46 and concerns Mame. a lady whose credo is to live life to the fullest, even though it may collide mightily with conventional people and their mostly conservative ways. Mame is the keeper of the faith for an avant-garde, highly New Yorkish crowd. She is laid-back and never comes apart, even when required to play both mother and father for her orphaned nephew. Patrick Dennis. Patrick, about 8 years old. arrives early in the play with his nanny, Agnes Gooch, in tow. The rest of the evening is a romp through the next 18 years for Mame and Patrick. Along the way they win some, lost some, but never lose their affinity for each other or their ability to be entertaining. Ann Kanengeiser makes a pretty and perky Mame, but it requires all of Ijer energy to keep pace with a role that is probably still above her expertise. Her voice, adequate at best, does not project well, although she did seem to become stronger in the second act. Still, the somewhat haunting ballad, “If He Walked Into My Life,” was a bit of a letdown. There are good voices elsewhere in the cast, but they don’t receive a lot of opportunity. One of the best — Jennifer Joy — is never even utilized. Her roles, three in number, don’t allow her a chance to burst into song, but she contributes fine work as part of the chorus. Lydia Rajunas is excellent as the long-suffering Agnes Gooch, the role immortalized in the original "Auntie Mame” Broadway play and movie by the late Peggy Cass. Rajunas has a pleasant voice and possesses good comedic timing. Also enjoyable is Jan Rogge, as Vera Charles, Marne’s steadfast friend. Rogge sings and acts up a

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storm as a brassy blond actress who is never afraid to lay it on the line with her friend. Rogge should be perfect if they’re wise enough to cast her in a major role in “Guys and Dolls,” coming up Aug. 13-24 at Enchanted Hills. The tireless and talented Sally Jo Bannow is all over the place as usual. She plays three or four roles in "Mame,” and probably sweeps up and turns out the lights after the show as well. Paul Gregory Nelson continues his fine work at the playhouse as Beauregard Burrjside, the Georgian who marries Mame after a whirlwind courtship. Nelson, who resembles another Georgian, Ted Turner, is positively electric during his

jfl RAPUNZEL AND THE WITCH — The Children’s Theatre Company at Enchanted Hills Playhouse will present Jack A. Melano’s “Rapunzel And The Witch” on Saturday, July 26. at 10 a.m, and 2 p.m. All are invited to join in the fun of the last show of the 1986 summer season. While you are there, you will meet Rapunzel with her long golden hair, the evil witch, and the charming prince. Pictured is Darrin Murrell, who will be playing the part of the prince, with Stacey Haughton, who will be playing Rapunzel. Enchanted Hills Playhouse operates with the support of the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment For The Arts. For more information and a free brochure write to: Enchanted Hills Playhouse. PO Box 41. Syracuse. Ind., 46567.

brief turns on stage. He’s acted professionally for five years and obviously is ready for bigger things. Another highly touch is the orchestra, a ninepiece group under the baton of Rich Biever that adds much pleasure, both during the play and in its pre-show performance of Glenn Miller standards. Director Jeffrey Koep has managed to keep the energy level high for “Mame” and his reward is another good outing by a talented cast. “Mame” will continue Wednesday through Sunday at Enchanted Hills Playhouse, east of Syracuse. 1

! I Bn ivj' ••in 11 i.i< * * Kum "o 111 lil ' liii liliiTi ' h! dF’ A i if M iff B ll'ii; il 11 IJ <it v‘, - .•v,.'.. ’ L'i I 1 I ii II I j| ALOHA — Rebecca Enyeart, Tammy Oswalt and Tracy Polock invited everyone to sample the flavors of the Hawaiian Islands at Three Flags Drive-In, located on SR 13S in Syracuse and at Southeast Bay Marina at Old Road 8 and 13A during their Hawaiian Days this week. There will be a number of specials on pineapple sundaes and shakes. Hawaiian hurricanes, and hula burgers, among other Hawaiian treats. Soyou are going on vacation

By JOHN SCHANBACHER Guest Feature Writer Comes a time each year when a family decides it is time to take a break in their daily routine This is called a vacation! This is a time that is supposed to be so very enjoyable However, some don’t enjoy it as much as others. Trips are planned to see scenery or points of interest Some plan to visit relatives or friends who have moved from your locality. Usually the people who get their transportation planned the best enjoy their trips the most. Since breakdowns are expensive, they can ruin your time off. Having your car checked over in advance surely pays off. Depending on where you intend to go will make a difference in the items you take. The useful things you want with you could be: sunglasses, first aid kit, flashlite. workable jack, good spare tire, road maps, and any other item you think you might need. Some people say that if they need anything extra they’ll buy it along the way This is just dandy, but what happens when you need one of these things late at night or out in the "boonies” somewhere 9 How much money to take with a person has to be thought about, too. Traveler’s checks are handy and safer than money, but there is a fee for their purchase. It depends a dot on what type of vacation you intend to take as to the amount of money to have Credit cards are so widely used these days. If you pay your bill promptly, no interest has to be paid. Cash has to come into play on small Jhings like tips,, postcards.' notibfis. and other smaller purchases. When I travel. 1 have some of each Let’s see suitcases, coolers, sacks, boxes can we put

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in the trunk? Do I have to unload the closet to insure having the proper attire on this vacation? The less baggage one has the better off he’ll be. For two of us we pack a master suitcase then as clothes are worn each day we place dirty clothes in a plastic bag By the time the trip is over, the suitcase is nearly empty; but clothes are replaced with gifts and souvenirs. One medium size cooler should accommodate most families. The less weight your car has to carry the better the gas mileage Okay; we got the car checked, we got our clothes packed, extra things stuck in crevices, ledge under rear window, glove compartment. under the front seat. Now, we are ready, aren’t we? How about your mail? paper 9 pets 9 yard? Your next door neighbor might want to make a trade He’ll get your paper and mail now; then you can do the same for him. If no one is available to care for your pet you have two options — pay to have him boarded or take him along. Someone should mow your lawn as it is a "dead give-a-way” that there isn’t anyone home. Thieves seem to prey on these situations. A radio left playing helps to deter these would-be vandals A light on a timer might be useful, too. Now we are ready to start that reliable car and enjoy ourselves. Whoa! Did you leave a key to your house with a neighbor 9 No? What if your neighbor had to get in in case of an emergency? Just as a last minute check, you should go into every room of your home to make sure all the. lights are out or that someone didn’t leave the water on. Stoves should be looked at to make sure a burner wasn’t left on. This all sounds like a big hassle. but most of it can be taken care of quickly. Have a good time!

Dr. Webster gives program for Kiwanians

\pr. Kenneth E. Webster, superintendent of schools at Wawasee High School, gave an interesting program which featured what has been accomplished since he came here a year and a half ago and what they are now doing and will be doing. A few things are: Robert Kryder was hired as assistant superintendent for business and Dr. Hull was appointed director of instructional services, both effective July 1, 1985. Ned Speicher was appointed as high school principal and Winston Becker as principal at Milford. Major roof repairs were done on the North Webster school. Syracuse school, and Wawasee High School A number of other projects was undertaken and accomplished with an eye toward making the best use of space available and providing extra services such as Gifted Children Program, a Readiness class, a Mastery of Reading class. The elementary Gifted Program was selected as

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one of the top 10 in the state and serves as a demonstration for other schools to visit. The State Board of Accounts approved remodeling and renovation projects for Wawasee High School and the North Webster school complex in the amount of $581,258. The Wawasee Community School Corporation has a number of things of which they can be proud: A high school program called exemplary by the North Central Association for accreditation; the Syracuse Junior High School eighth grade gifted Problem Solving Team won first place in state competition ut of over 400 teams; a marching band that won first place for marching performance and second for field show out of 19 bands at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Ga., and has been invited to perform in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Fla., this year; the 1985 football team took second place in their division in a tournament game played in the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis; the 1985 Kaleidoscope

from Syracuse Junior High placed first in statewide competition; the Lady Warriors basketball team of 1984-85 that won second place in the tournament with an overall record of 23-2; the 1986 varsity wrestling team placed fourth in the state tournament with two wrestlers winning state championships; a computer program that provides students with hands-on experience at every grade level. Also, over 100 computers are available for student'use; a high school jazz band that received a first place award in the Indiana State School Music Association contest; an FFA club that has won several state awards; on the third grade statewide competency test 94 percent of the students scored higher than the minimum standard at the sixth grade level; SAT test scores above the average norms, etc. Try linseed oil If you want unfinished wood to have a soft mellow glow, apply several coats of linseed oil.

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