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St. David Catholic Secondary School has joined the major league of musical productions with the launching of L'il Abner, co-directed by International Opera Soprano, Elizabeth Straus and local Choreographer, Ursula Van Bustirk and produced by St. David's Student Council. The show nmstrom April 22-28. For members of the audience who remember the 1957 ttim St. David School's production of L'ii Abner includes Mark Cameron in the title role, Rob Simon as Peppy Yokum, Christine Thorpe as Daisy Mae and Tracey Kaittmtltgctt as Mammy Yokum. St. David school set with major musical production version of L'il Abner, based on Al Capp's famous comic strip, the musical will provide a pleasant reminder of "the good ole days" with tunes like “Namely You", "If I Had My Druthers" and "Love in a Home", While the younger set may not be privy to this experience, they will be sure to enjoy the boun- tiful, lively score; a mad, merry musical melange, with the las- To: All Employer. subiect:SECRETARiES' WEEK MEMO high school stages; and a plot stacked with hillbilly nonsense, sharp critical humour and politi- cal hi-links. Al Capp's creation has long been a part of American life. Children, adults, statesmen, phi- landerers. stars and people from every wnlk of life followed the adventures of Abner and the Dogpatch citizenry for 25 years in more than t,200 newspapers. The lead role has been as- signed to 16-year-old Mark Ca- meron, a grade ll student. Like the original Abner, Peter Palmer, Cameron stands well over 6'2" in height. Although he abandoned a potential career as a violinist at age three, Cameron continues in his love for music. Also, like Palmer, he is an outstanding athlete and an ex- cellent academic student. Christine Thorpe portrays the delightful Daisy Mae, "whose one aim in life is to be a good wife and to marry L'il Abner one day." To prepare herself for this task, the heroine is "practiein" up by chasin’ gathers and an- telope. The 16-year-old Thorpe is also a grade ll student. Petite Christine, has danced since the age of 4. In addition to her role as Daisy Mae, she may be heard at the local music festival during the same week as a solo per- former. Other major roles include Kasei Hinsperger as General Bullmoose, Sean Cullen " Mar- ryin' Sam, Rob Simon as Puppy Yokum, Tracey Kautfleisctt as Mammy Yokum, Jason Booth as Earthquake McGoon, Jeff Pa- leczny as Evil Eye Fleagle, Jane Bright as Appassionata Von Cli- max, Tim Streicber as Senator Phogbound. Jeff Bender as Available Jones, and Sue Nany as Moonbeam McSwine. Sets have been designed and painted by Mrs. Nora Sumner- Smith and student Rich Stipl. Tickets are already sold out for the Tuesday and Thursday per- formances but seats for Wednes- day, Friday and Saturday may be purchased from Mr. Schmidt or Mr. Sullivan at St. David's 885-1340. Tickets are also avail- able from the school for the gala for Saturday night. Cameo roles are played by staff members, Nick Roehrig (Principal), Peter Smola, Dan Ingoldsby and student Tim Rovers who makes five quick changes. More than 60 members of the student body perform in the cast. ever - I " 1:“ i _ in?” lsr; . ". Ir, I' j'")"")"";"') _ . y d, . . (C-i F33733313 I (g, WLL v. WATERLOO COUNTY RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING Delicious scoops of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry Queen's Choice hard ice cream, plus slices of fresh banana smothered in full-flavoured loppings. The Rayal Banana Split is the crown prince of Royal Treats. So come to the Dairy Queen. We'll treot you royally And you'll heal yourself right. WATERLOO MONOCLE. WEDNESDAY. NOW ON BALE THROUGH APRIL 27/ 88 ROYAL BANANA SPLIT WWM -rqrsr*irrto-rartmMt MurmMQm-nhum have.“ (Mk WU.» Lawncare q Gardens Trees. Shrubs, Hedges Wood a Peat Control Window Cleaning Outdoor Maintenance Spring Clean-Up Fertilizing 5 COLD WALLS? Ir' "A' it 'F, l “3005': BUSINESS” COHEN MARK) All) DUKE BTS., KITCDEIEII All) WATERLOO TottmSAtNACE, CKllEElN'S CHOICE COLD FLOORS ABOVE GARAGE'? ABOUT TO CREATE BASEMENT LIVING SPACE'? GET THE FULL SCOOP ON ROYAL FLAVOUR. $0.29 REITZEI. INSULATION of WATERLOO Free Estimates - Low Rates Call us for a consultation and an estimate. We carry financing. Watmoum Mace, King I John Sh. Unlunlty & Wood Sh. 886-61 oo (older homes) thnE-inhnmoo Unholy-m RICK WILKINSON 743-5628 pr6Nssionat DRY CLEANING 16, 1986 --PABE 21