2004 Miracle Yearbook

&Pfikin5g)/aM All My Sons An intricate set, authentic costumes, even the smoothjazz music playing in the beginning all workedtogethertotransform theaudienceintothe world of1947and the time of Arthur Miller's award-winning drama All My Sons. Sophomore Rachel Dremann summed up the show, which packed the theater all six nights it ran:"I really enjoyed seeing All My Sons. The acting was superb, the set was fantastic, and the plot had a real message for the viewers." Directed by Mrs. Rebecca Baker and starringanincrediblytalentedcast,theplay captured the post-World War II era, centering on the Keller family and the terrible secret that loomed over them. Joe Keller (played by Senior Scott Ryan) embodied the stereotypical American, a man dominated by hard work and perseverance,determined to make a better life for his family,especially his son Chris (played by Sophomore Josh Cobb). However,in his resolve toimprove life,he only worsened it by sacrificing integrity untilascandalathisfactorycoupled bythe death ofhis eldestsontothe warexplodeed in his face,tearing down the false walls he had builtup around hisfamily. All My Sons was about so much more than World War II. As Freshman Abbie McGaha, who played the part of Ann Deever, put it, "Working with this show really made me think about my personal integrity and values. The way honor and truth were tossed around in the Keller familymademethinkaboutthelegacyIwill be passing on to my children and the devastating results ofdeceit." In his frustration with Chris'lack ofunder- standingastowhyhedidit,JoeKellerscreams, "For you! A business for you!" Jim advises Chris not to bring Georgie in because he hascometotakeAnniehomeand heknowsthere will be a fight.(AboveRight) "You don't hate, Georgie. I know you. I diapered you." Kate Keller tries to convince Georgeto stay and getreacquainted. 288 Spring