ARTIST SERIES Along with the many "in house" performances by the college family, there were several guest artists who performed throughout the school year. Myron Youngman and the Campus Activities Office were responsible for organizing the Artist Series which, for the 1981-82 season offered a wide variety of exciting programs. Featured artists for the 1981-82 Artist Series included: Photo 1: The Chadwick Theatre Classic This delightful theatrical event provided "readings" from three of Charles Dickens novels: A Christams Carol,The Pickwick Papers,and Oliver Twist. In this one-man performance by Cyril Mallett,an experienced professional actor, a whole gallery of Dickensian characters were vividly and dynamically portrayed. Mr. Mallett was ably seconded by Jean Lane. Photo 2: Diane Bish, Organist "The First Lady of the Organ," Diane Bish is a recording artist, conductor,composer, national television artist, and author. She is currently conductor of the professional Coral Ridge Chamber Orchestra in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has recorded over 15 albums on the world's great organs. Photo 3: David Ford, Bass David Ford has impressed audiences and critics with his rich bass voice in performances throughout the United States, South America, Russia, and Europe. Feeling that the Lord has especially blessed his ability to communicate the gospel through music, he has recently devoted all his efforts to a busy sacred concert schedule. This was his second performance at Cedarville College. Photo 4: Charles Postlewate, Guitarist One of the foremost performers and educators of the guitar in the United States is Charles Postlewate. He became the first person in the United States to receive a Master of Music Degree in guitar performance when he graduated from Wayne State. He is presently an Associate Professorof Guitar in the University of Texas at Arlington Music Department. He performed a unique concert with a repertoire of guitar musicfrom the 16th century to the contemporary period. Photo 5: The Hutsah Puppet Theatre The Hutsah Puppet Theatre performed The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Rusty Steiger, who directs this troupe composed the musical score and built most of the puppets. The enchanting classic by Tolkien was performed by over thirty almost life-size puppets, including elves, goblins, trolls, and a dragon.
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