The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1989 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 28. 1989

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Whitney Spurgeon plans to make move to Chicago following summer season

. By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer Surrounded by actors all of his life, is it any wonder that someone who was first involved in the theatre in the fifth grade and has enjoyed every aspect of this profession up to the present, would consider calling acting his career'? By the end of this summer. Whitney Spurgeon, from Lake Wawasee. will be packing his bags and taking his years of experience to Chicago to pursue this career “It’s a very difficult profession," Whitney notes, and constantly being met with. "When are you going to get a real job?” does not make it any easier. “It’s going to get tougher in Chicago," he says. Profile Whitney grew up in Muncie, and spent many summers at Lake Wawasee. He made Lake Wawasee his temporary home in January of 1988, during his "two year hiatus." separating his graduation from Syracuse University and his future departure to Chicago. His serious interest in the theatre goes back to the time he was in the fifth grade and became involved in a local civic theatre. Whitney said that Jim Walker, a technician, told him that he should consider acting as a career. These words to a fifth grader left a lasting impression. While a student at Northside High School. Whitney was fortunate to be a part of "the best drama department in the state," under the direction of Nancy Crouse. Whitney credits her with the ability of "getting the most out of talented actors. " and "taking amateurs and making them look good. " Whitney "honed (his > skills" at Syracuse University, in Syracuse. NY. "It is one of the better acting schools in the country," he com-

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READING THE SCRIPT — Whitney Spurgeon, from Lake Wawasee, studies his script for his part as Von Strack in “Amadeus.” Whitney will be playing three roles this summer at Enchanted Hills Playhouse. Whitney is very excited about being a part of such a dynamic and strong group of professional actors. At the end of this summer, he will be taking his experience to Chicago where he will pursue his acting career. < Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

Debra Koontz becomes May bride of Todd Smeltzer

Debra Lynn Koontz and Todd J. Smeltzer were united in marriage Saturday. May 27. at 2 p.m. in the Goshen City Church of the Brethren. Rev. Phyllis Carter officiated the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 150 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ted Grindle, Warsaw and Mr. and Mrs. Glennis Smeltzer, Eklhart. Organ music was provided by Carol Baker, Goshen. Soloists were Barry Loftis, Merriville; and Chad Hemphill. Elkhart. The bride wore an ivory satin gown embroidered in lace appliques and hand stitched pearl inlays. Features include pouf sleeves with sheer V-shaped cuffs and a deep V-backline leading to a gathered semi-cathedral-length train. Her headress was a fingertip veil with silk flowers and white dangle bells attached to a pearl headband. She carried a bouquet of ivory-colored silk lilies and rosebuds in a cascade. A pearl necklace was also worn by the bride. It belonged to her grandmother. The matron of honor was Cindy Yoder, Goshen. The bridesmaid was Arnie Koontz, daughter of the bride. Junior bridesmaids were Melissa and Krista Koontz, daughters of the bride. They wore pink satin gowns. The best man was Mark Kramer, Elkhart. The groomsman was Gene Smeltzer, brother of the groom. Ushers were Chad Hemphill, brother in law of the groom and Mark Hershberger, brother-in-law of the bride

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ments. He earned a bachelor of science degree in acting with a minor in political science. Upon graduation, he worked at a newspaper in Muncie for seven months. While there, he worked as a reporter among other things and says newspaper work is his second major skill. Newspaper work was not new to Whitney as he wrote his first review for The Mail Journal at age 15. He worked at the Muncie paper fob seven months before moving to Lake Wawasee.

After his move, he auditioned for Enchanted Hills last year, but notes, “I gave the worst audition of my life.” This year, “I was more prepared,” and consequently will be playing three roles in this summer’s productions. He will be playing Von Strack in “Amadeus,” Ali Hackim in “Oklahoma,” and Charlemagne, the father of Pippin in "Pippin.” “I am very excited to be working out there,” he says. He reviewed two shows at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse last year and is very impressed by how dynamic and strong the group is. “It will be a challenge and fun to work with them,” he adds. One of the things that will make this summer especially fun for Whitney is the fact that his best friend from Syracuse University, who graduated with Whitney, will be working with him. Ray Kahn, now from Chicago, “auditioned in Chicago and ended up getting the role here.” In “Pippin,” Ray will play Pippin. "I have always been a character actor,” Whitney says. Playing the part of the old man, a “strange” person, a person with a funny accent. or the comic relief in a serious play, Whitney says he is most interested in the general effect of the character that he is portraying. And he is a convincing character in these roles, as he relives different scenes from his life in an effort to better illustrate himself. From his pizza delivery days to his experiences as a waiter, Whitney replays these roles with energy and wit. Whitney remarks that less than 10 percent of those in the acting profession are working at any given time. A “scarey” statistic, right now Whitney is a part of “that lucky 10 percent.” He looks forward to his move to Chicago with optimism. “I’ll audition as often as I can. and look into radio, television, movies and theatre,” seeking to stay among the ranks of “that lucky 10 percent.”

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MR AND MRS. TODD J. SMELTZER

A reception was held immediately following the ceremony. The bride's daughter, Arnie Koontz, sang "Somewhere Out There”. The groom read a poem he wrote in honor of the bride. Servers were Amy Munson, Goshen; Tayla Spurgeon. New

Lenox, Ill.; Karen Kitmar, aunt of the groom, Middlebury; and Lawanna Smeltzer, sister of the groom, Elkhart. Guest book was attended by Lawanna Smeltzer. Following a wedding trip to the Bahamas and Disney World the couple now resides at 1312 S. 12th, Goshen. The bride graduated from Wawasee High School and attended Joliet Junior College. She is employed at Goshen Hospital as a telemetry lurse. The groom is a graduate of Elkhart Central High School and attended Lake Forest College. He also served as a corpsman in the Navy and is currently employed as a respiratory therapist at Elkhart General Hosptial.

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CALENDAR Week Os June 28 To July 5 WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m.. Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., now meeting at C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis .[M aWW; 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a m.-noon, Milford Community Building SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies 9:30a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10a.m., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m. Church of God Meeting Room, North Webster Milford EMS 7 p.m., EMS Building Syracuse Primary Mothers 7p.m. t Milford Lions 7 p.m., Milford Community Building Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Gropp’s Restaurant Milford Library Board 4:30 p.m., Milford Public Library Syracuse Park Board 7 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall. Open to the public Women’s Fellowship 7 p.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226, Milford 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 am., South Shore Golf Club Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 8 p.m., Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge