1989 Miracle Yearbook

Fall Drama:The Servant of Iwo Masters Pam Oswald and Gary Gorsline play a pair of young lovers thwarted by fate in the fall drama production. November 17, 1988, Alford Auditorium was "all of a tremble" as we, the cast, pre- pared for the premiere performance of The Servant of Two Masters. We were filled with anticipation and all had great expectations for opening night. The Servant of Two Masters, by Edward J. Dent, translated from the original Italian ver- sion by Carlo Goldoni, was directed by Diane Conrad Merchant. The setting for the play was 18th century Venice, when comme- dia dell' arte was common. In these plays, the actors and actresses poked fun at the selfish, materialistic upper class and tried to prove that the lower and middle classes were morally and intellectually superior. Mrs. Merchant and Don Jones blended the music and costumes of the 1960's with the 18th century setting to add to the humor. "Being in the play was more than just fun; it was a learning experience. I learned about acting, friendship, myself, working hard, and Kevin Tupps, Andrew Rudd, and Bruce Quick play a pompous doctor of law, a greedy Venetian merchant and an innkeeper, respectively. The play satirized nobility and the wealthy class. the strong support a cast and crew c have," said a fellow cast member. His wor sum up the experience for all of us. Behind the scenes we as a cast and cr worked hard. There were new faces und the lights and a special bond grew amo us. We developed skills that were dorma within us and encouraged,each other to our best. Mrs. Merchant's famous wor were, "That was good, but I know you c do better." Clarice became a real person who w struggling just like me. She was my con' relief during some rough days. When an a tor or actress develops a character, he she needs to befriend it and then the chara ter comes alive. The Lord was gracious to us for He help us through sickness, death, and discourag ment. God gave us victory over our fears a He granted us success. Julie Kurtz played a lady who disguised herself as her brother. Matthew Stockham played her lover. The cast: Andrew Rudd, Pam Oswald, Kevin Tupps, Gary Gorsline, Bonnie Miller, Julie Kurtz, Kirt Wilson, Mat- thew Stockham, Bruce Quick, Layne Turner, Norman Byers, John Fountain, Kenneth Lorow, and Diane Conrad Merchant, director. -- Pam OSWE