1987 Miracle Yearbook

Agatha Christie's The Mouse Trap manifested a hearty mixture of drama and humor on the Alford stage. Hearing the gasps, the laughs, and the applause of rhe audiences in attendance allowed the cast and crew of the production to rest assured rhor it had been ajob well done. Yet, without one very important factor, the efforts of all who rook parr in this play would be insignificant. That factor was the common bond that all rhe cast, crew,and rhe directors shared in Jesus Christ. Each actor and actress realized the importance of dedication first to Christ and then to rhe play. With this attitude, it was easy to work with one another in making The Mouse Trap the best that it could be. With superior quality in directing and set-construction backing up rhe cast, rhe main goal of entertaining for the cause of Christ was met. Thus, on opening night, a handful of college students dedicated to their cause transformed themselves to become the characters of The Mouse Trap. There was no longer a Vicky King, but rather a melancholy Mollie Ralston, and Andy Snider vanished to be replaced by rhe self-assured Giles Rolston. Kevin Tupps hid behind rhe playful person of Christopher Wren, but Donna Payne was nowhere to be found when a manly woman,Miss Cosewell, appeored. Krisryn Johnson stepped aside to allow rhe arrogant Mrs. Boyle to have center stage as Drek Norman excused himself before an inquisitive Major Metcalf arrived. Jim Smelser retreated somewhere afar off as a mysterious Mr. Porovocini rook his space; and last, but not least, Tom Simic was nor around when the serious but deceiving Sergeant Trotter mode his way into Monkswell Manor. F511 Play 181