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TALONALON THEATRE
Talon Theatre is getting deeper into its season. A few weeks ago, Rumors, by Neil Simon, closed to
great reviews. But in just a few short days, “Up the Down Staircase,” by Bel Kaufman, will open in
the Eagle Dome. This is the story of a first year teacher and her attempts to reach the students that
she teaches. It is an inspiring story of dedication and is filled with humor and love. You don't want
to miss this production. It was the first production that was directed under the name of "Talon
Theatre" by Mr. Mark Till and Mr. Jeff Nowlin. It will be performed December 7-11, 2004 at 7:30
p.m. Tickets will be on sale in early December.
Shortly after “Up the Down Staircase” closes, auditions for the Spring Musical will be held. This
year we will be reviving the production of “Godspell,” by Steven Schwartz and John Michael Tebelak. Details on the auditions
will be available in early December. “Godspell” will open in the Spring of 2005.
In January, the Theatre Production class will be performing R. T. Robinson's “The Cover of Life.” This production will be
directed by current senior, Ryan MacKenzie and will take place in the Drama Room January 12-15, 2005. Don't miss this
drama about three wives whose husbands are off fighting in World War II.
• • • • • • • • Beginning Theatre Arts Students Get Dramatic! • • • • • • • •
BTA students working on their first original script
Several students from Beginning Theatre Arts classes have begun training this year. Mr.
Stube and Mrs. Hauser are pleased with the number of beginning actors and hope they will
be able to continue their training at SMCHS with the Drama Department and Talon Theatre.
This year the senior students will expand their ability to appreciate this art form by
developing and creating their own original scripts and style. This is an invaluable tool for the
patron they will soon become as they go on from this campus to their future. In-class
training includes acting, directing and design projects. Students are also encouraged to
become part of the major productions on campus. Beginning Theatre Arts (BTA) classes are
open to all level students. Be sure to catch a show at the Talon Theatre in the 2004-2005
Season!
Model United
NATIONSTIONS NEWS
Students at the Tower of London
Ten students from Santa Margarita Catholic High School recently returned from the
Royal Russell Model United Nations Conference held in East Croydon, England.
The students represented the countries of Brazil and Argentina in a mock meeting of
the Untied Nations. In addition to attending the conference, the students got a chance
to tour London and visit Paris. Students visited landmarks such as the Tower of
London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tate Modern Art Museum, the Cabinet War Rooms,
and Westminster Abbey. The students were given a special tour of Big Ben and had
the opportunity to climb the clock tower. The highlight of the week was a trip across
the channel for a tour of Paris. Students took a guided tour of the city that was
followed by a cruise down the Seine River and a visit to the Louvre.
Students at the Eiffel Tower
IN OTHER MODEL UN NEWS
The Model UN program will attend two conferences in December and January. The
first conference will be the Mira Costa Conference on December 4, 2004. Over one
hundred novice MUN delegates will attend the conference. On January 15th and
16th over two hundred delegates will attend the Mission Viejo Conference. On
January 29, 2005 Model UN will host the annual International Dinner and Silent
Auction in the Moiso Pavilion (gym). The dinner will raise money to help offset the
costs of conferences in London, Washington DC, and Boston. The rest of the funds
will go towards senior scholarships.
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