Most Active Year for Thespians Thespians is an international drama society . A student must work 100 hours in the production and performance aspects of drama to become a member. Two initiations are held during the school year, one in December and another in May . Eighteen members were initiated into Prairie's Troupe 2167 during the '77-78 school year. Awards for acting were presented along with the awards for hours worked at the spring initation. Kevin Villers received best actor award as Moonface Martin. The best supporting actor award went to Bill Christensen for his portrayal of Sir Evelyn Oakleigh. Pam Riggs earned best actress recognition as Emily and Debbie Ashbacher received best supporting actress for her contributions to Thurber. Julie Dean and Craig Christenson were honored as Best Thespians. Craig Christenson served as president of the troupe and Jack Millard served as second-in-command, (vicepresident) Lisa Lins kept busy as secretary and Janice Ziskovsky took care of the troup's funds. Julie Dean, as clerk, kept records of all the members' hours. Jodee Rodee and Sarah Hartman served as senior and junior representatives, respectively . Susan Saucer was sponsor of the troupe. She was also the sponsor of drama and forensic activities and choreographer for Coalition and the musical. Forensics is the art of speech. The first ECIC forensics contest was held at Prairie in December. Janice Ziskovsky placed 2nd and Kevin Villers captured 1st place in the improvisational storytelling category . The Thespians took a trip to the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis in February. The group saw 2 professional theatre performances. The trip was a learning and fun experience for everyone involved. The highlight of the year was Drama Recognition Night, held by the Cedar Rapids Community Theatre. Prairie productions received many awards. Kevin Villers and Craig Christenson received scholarships and Julie Dean received a technical assistant award. Left: Our sponsor? . . . The other side of Sue Saucer. Below: New initiates Carolyn Voss and Susan Marak look anxiously on.
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