Stage '59 Program for "The Good Hope"
Carolyn McSwain, Kay Oslin, and Robert Riojas are seen here in a stellar performance on the Milby stage. We knew we had stars in our midst, but weren't we all impressed when K. T. made it big time?
We all have memories of various plays and programs participated in or attended during our high school days. Here are some photos from various productions and activities related to the Milby Drama Department to embellish those memories. (Click on album title to open. Once inside the album, click on individual thumbnails to view larger images.) Please send any related photos that you have to add to this collection. [email protected]
Carolyn McSwain, Kay Oslin, and Robert Riojas are seen here in a stellar performance on the Milby stage. We knew we had stars in our midst, but weren't we all impressed when K. T. made it big time?
If you read down the names of the characters - left hand side - you will see that this is not your typical High School play. The play was written (in Dutch) by Herman Heijerman in 1899 ..."to address a serious problem caused by the negligence of Dutch ship owners of the times. The production of this play led to significant legislation to address social injustice..."
Mr. Niemi was never one to do the typical, always searching in his own repertoire or looking for new resources to find loftier works that would stretch our minds and talents. Let's hear more memories of Niemi (El Supremo), the drama department (behind the scenes), and onstage....
More about the actors who played the main characters.
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