The Banner - January 8, 1971

              Page 1   Jan. 8, 1971
Drama Club Sponsors "The Debuf
a "Funny Religious Play"
'The Debut", an original play
by Richard Reed, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the college chapel on January 7, 8 and
9th. Tickets will be on sale at
the door for 50c. Proceeds will
go to the Drama Club for the production of "David Copperfield,"
adapted for the stage by Richard
Reed from Dicken's book.
'The Debut" deals with three
very different Christians whoare
about to be thrown to the lions.
"On the surface, this may appear
to be an inappropriate subject for
a comedy," commented Reed.
"However, these people react
toward their situation just as you
or I might; therefore it is a
comedy. Speculate on the
propriety of all you want, just as
long as you attend one of the
performances to verify your
speculations."
Richard Reed, writer and director of "The Debut" will be
playing tVie part of Tamarius,
the actor. In previous perform
ances he has played the part of
Philippius, the spiritual leader.
Richard also wrote the lyrics to
the song "The Malady of Love is
Nerves," which is performed in
the arena by Tamarius.
David Simmons wrote the
music for "The Malady" and
other arrangements in the play.
He will be reassuming the role
ofthe Old Man.
Jack Lane, a senior of CBC,
will bring the audience a new
interpretation of Philippius. Jack
is a former Drama Trio member
and has performed in many CBC
productions. In the most recent
he played Mephistopheles in "Dr.
Faustus."
The Captain of the Preetorian
Guard will be reassumed by Noel
Walker, a CBC freshman. Noel
played the title role in "Dr.
Faustus" which was performed
in November.
Ken Kimes, a student at RCC,
will be resuming his role as
Mercurius the messenger.
MR. AND MISS C.B.C.--Jan Phillips and Dennis Franklin took top
honors at Cal Baptist's traditional Yule Festival this year. Held
ai ihe Newporter i.iii, Nev.pc.rt Beach, Uw gala affair_r>rovi.jed the
students and faculty with an opportunity to honor Miss Phillips and
Mr. Franklin as C.B.C.'s outstanding seniors. Miss Phillips is from
Sacramento, and Franklin is a Riverside resident.
--Photo by Harvey Oster
Dwight Hersom, who portrayed
Strength in the October performance of "Everyman", will replace former CBC student John
Wallace in the part ofthe Guard.
Musicians for the play will be
Mark Craig--trumpet, Buck De-
Weese--drum, Eddy Merino—piano, and Frank Smith -- sou-
zaphone. The lights and sound
effects will be handled by Steve
Jones.
When asked what his inspiration was for writing 'The Debut," Reed related that it was
the movie "Sign of the Cross."
It was the porototype of the
martyr movies" that involved
throwing Christians to the lions.
Reed immediately felt that
"Someone must write something
about the early Christian martyrs
that is credible and not s;hmalz
and melodrama." 'The Debut"
was intended to be a funny religious play. "I was tiredof soapy
religious drama which was acting
like martyrdon was the end ofthe
world." Reed related further his
ideas on the subject. "Drama
should provoke, not preach."
"That which is true is inherently
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when it is contrasted with man's
lack of understanding, it is humorous."
"WHAT'S THE MATTER, OLD MAN? Have the bees nested in your
ear trumpet or has your brain just fossilized?" L to R, Richard
Reed, playing Tamarius, attempts to communicate with David Simmons, the Old Man in Reed's original production of 'The Debut."
Iteurt Stiefa
SENIORS: Now is the time to
complete those uetans lor admission to a seminary for a
summer term or for the fall of
1971. Materials are available in
the   Religious   Activities Office.
* * *
SENIORS: A reminder that the
application deadline for Journeyman and US-2 missionary service is Jan. 15, 1971. Application
forms are available in the BSU
office.
* * *
SUMMER MISSIONS: Application forms are available for each
ofthe following programs: Home
Mission Board-Jan. 15,deadline,
SCOPE '71-February8,deadline;
and CBC Summer Team '71-
March 1, deadline.
SUMMER JOBS:   Missionary
Bob Wells is seeking to work
out summer job opportunities in
the Lake Tahoe Area for 50
Baptist' students. More details
are  available   later at the BSU
office.
* * *	
CHURCH STAFF: If you have
the ability to lead church music,
and would be willing to serve
in a local church check the opportunities   in   the   BSU  office.
* * *
WORLD FAMOUS GYMNASTIC
SHOW- "It's A Small World,"
presented by SCATS-Sat., Jan.
9, 1971, at 7:30 p.m.-in the Ra-
mona High School Gymnasium-
Adults, $1.50; Students, $1.00—
A special feature ofthe program
will be the performance of Olympians Cathy Rigby and wendy
Cluff.
Jan Phillips, Dennis Franklin
Named Mr. and Mrs. CBC
Jan Phillips and Dennis Franklin were named Mr. and Miss
CBC at this year's Yule Festival
held at the Newporter Inn, Dec.
18, 1970.
Dennis is a senior and President of his class. After coming
here from Phoenix College, he
became active in representing
the school. He has played basketball, served as president of Circle K, and RA in the men's
dorm, and holds a Master Key
Award. Dennis' major is history
and he plans to teach after graduation.
Jan is also a senior. She comes
from Fair Oaks, Ca'if. and has
been at CBC all four years of her
schooling. She is a sociology
major and is minoring in physical education. She was elected
Freshman class favorite and has
served as a Representative and
a Senator. Jan has .been active
in BSU and ASB also.
After the announcement of Mr.
and Miss CBC and the serving
of dinner, the program was presented. Steve Carleton, George
Mussachio, and Shari Barnes did
a rendition of Charles Dickens'
"A Christmas Carol". Mrs.
Walker of the music department
sang a Christmas lullaby from a
foreign country and Lee Hansard
a sophomore at CBC sang "What
Child is This?" Sherry Forkum
and Robin Zimmerman did 'The
Dance of the Dolls." The evening was highlighted though by
Mrs. Svbil Brown's reading of
"the Grinch Who Stole Christmas." The story by Dr. Seuss
has delighted children for many
years and was equally enjoyed
by those attending the Yule Festival.
The evening was closed with a
coffee hour and all the Cinderel-
las and their Prine Charmings
returned to the dorms tired,
but many happy memories.