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OFFICIAL PROGRAM FIFTY CENTS
To: OREGONIANS and VISITORS-Welcome to the Oregon Centennial Exposition and International Trade Fair. We proudly present for your pleasure and enjoyment, “ The Oregon Story/’ an historic portrayal of our illustrious past, the people and the events which played a major role in the development of this great empire of the West.
Oregon with its abundance of natural resources and scenic beauty was recognized by our pioneer ancestors as a land of great opportunity. Their foresight and resourcefulness helped develop this state into an integral part of the social, agricultural and industrial structure of the United States.
With the resourcefulness and foresight of our ancestors, the tools and knowledge of this modern age, we as pioneers of this second century should look forward with anticipation to the progress and success that can be ours.
Oregon in the past as in the present and future will always be the land of unlimited opportunity. We are proud of our state and hope that we have given our friends and visitors an insight into the Oregon way of life-—the finest in the nation.
Cordially,
Governor
In this centennial year of our statehood it is appropriate that we salute the Oregon of yesterday and honor the pioneers responsible for the growth and prosperity of our state. It is fitting that as we reflect on the progress of the past, we make plans for the continuing development which we know our future holds. In the presentation of THE OREGON STORY as a climactic observance of this centennial celebration we believe all of its viewers will gain much in knowledge and inspiration, in addition to witnessing a great entertainment spectacle.
A N T H O N Y B R A N D E N T H A L E R , Chairman Oregon Centennial Commission
THE OREGON STORY spectacular to which months of extensive planning has been devoted, is the testimonial of present day Oregon to the intrepid spirit of the pioneers of the last 100 years who made the modern state possible. The aim of the Centennial Commission, through the media of a spectacular entertainment, has been to implant in the minds and memories of visitors and Oregonians alike, the influence our history and heritage has had in moulding our present culture and way of life.
C. H OW ARD LAN E, Chairman Oregon Centennial Commission
Entertainment Committee
THE C O M M IS S IO NAnthony Brandenthaler Chairman, Baker, Ore.
Janet Baumhover Portland, Oregon
C. Howard Lane Portland, Oregon
Jack B. Lively Springfield, Oregon
Hon. John W. Snyder Medford, Oregon
Lillie M. Sweetland Milwaukie, Oregon
Thomas Vaughn Portland, Oregon
Thomas C. Young Lake Grove, Oregon
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FOREWORDIt is the hope of the Centennial Commission
and this community that visitors who wit
ness a performance of T H E O R EG O N
STORY, in addition to the enjoyment of a
great and unprecedented entertainment,
leave with a new knowledge and awareness
of Oregon’s powerful history. Also, that
Oregonians will have acquired a keener ap
preciation of their heritage and a better
understanding of the accomplishments of
the pioneers who laid the firm foundation
upon which the progress and prosperity of
this state has been built.
The Oregon Centennial Commission
THE OREGON STORY is a dramatic epic covering four hundred years of vision, courage, and endurance enacted by the men and women who helped give birth to the State of Oregon and supported her in the struggling years of her infancy. The great actors who shaped the history of Oregon were the mysterious, unseen forces which inspired the search for an illusive Northwest Passage; which rewarded that search with an invaluable discovery of furs; which concealed the mighty Columbia River till fate sent an American explorer to claim her promise of dominion in the northwest; which visualized the Oregon Territory; and which matured her into statehood.
Our story is launched at the Court of Queen Elizabeth where Her Majesty blesses the patriotic desire of Sir Francis Drake to discover for England the Northwest Passage. This passage was believed to exist in the imaginary kingdom of Anian whose mysteries are interpreted in the Gold Ballet. Drake’s efforts are rewarded with a view of the Oregon coast and presentation of a vast dominion from a native chief for Queen Elizabeth.
Search for the Northwest Passage is shifted to Peter the Great of Russia and results in the discovery by Bering of the Strait which separates the two great continents. Then England, resuming the search, sends Captain Cook, and though he fails as do the others to find the mythical passage, his reward is the discovery of furs which hurls us into a new era of rivalry among nations—each striving to obtain possession of the northwest. Out of Spain’s anxiety to claim the northwest and occupy Nootka, an international upheaval is created. Its spiraling complications are thwarted only by the outbreak of the French Revolution.
The northwest, with her great prize of furs, is much in the limelight when the discovery of the Columbia River is heralded by an American, Captain Gray. This discovery makes control of the surrounding territory vital. The foresight of President Jefferson and the fortunate coincidence of Napoleon’s desire to strengthen America against England results in the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is imperative to find a water route from the east to the west-—a link between the Missouri and the Columbia. An expedition is inspired by President Jefferson to accomplish this feat, and Lewis and Clark, with the aid of the Indian girl Sacajawea, make their historical and immortal trek across the continent to the Pacific. Their historical exploits are followed by Astor’s establishment of Fort Astor at the mouth of the Columbia. The Americans are moving in on the northwest—then in the War of 1812 Astoria
falls to England and is renamed Fort George. In the final peace treaty Fort George is returned to America but is declared under joint occupation with England.
The settlement of Fort George is moved across the river to become Fort Vancouver where Dr. John McLoughlin, Chief Factor for the Hudson’s Bay Company, rules firmly and wisely, earning the title of “ Father of Oregon.” However, impatience with joint occupation introduces a wave of American patriotism as the settlers in the Willamette valley struggle for the protection of American government. In an exciting scene portraying the historical meeting at Champoeg, the Americans in a political battle against the Canadians win with a majority of two votes in the right to establish a provisional government under the American flag.
The fame of Oregon is spreading, and thousands of pioneers brave the dangers of cold, hunger, thirst, and Indian warfare to reach this land of promise. Among the first are the missionaries, and then in 1843 the great covered wagon train blazes the Oregon Trail.
Our second act is ushered in with the great political issue between America and England for the division of the northwest territory. A compromise is reached, and Oregon becomes American Territory. Growth and development move forward. New cities are built. . . Portland becomes an entity from a plot of ground purchased for fifty cents. Cities are woven into closer contact with the coming of the stagecoach.
The Territory of Oregon feels its coming of age, and through her Congressman Lane, a bill is presented for statehood. These are exciting days. At the courthouse in Salem we present the Constitutional Convention in which we have incorporated all the public opinions and authentic speeches of the political leaders in Oregon. Finally the Constitution is adopted, and the bill for statehood is passed after a heated debate in Washington. Oregon stands in the full stature of her statehood.
The Indian wars are symbolically portrayed in a series of tableaux. The conquest of the northwest is complete. Then comes its final linkage to the east in the completion of the railroad which brings the first train to Portland.
From here the growth is fantastic, and we are swept into a finale symbolizing in great pageantry and music, the vital events of the last fifty years, climaxing in a patriotic fervor that makes the story of Oregon synonymous with the story of America as the voices of each blend in the glorious song of freedom.
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WAYNE DAILARD, ProducerRated among showmen as America’s top producer of pageants and live spectaculars, Wayne Dailard’s career began at the age of 19 with the Orpheum circuit in the golden days of vaudeville. During the next quarter of a century, his career touched on dominant trends of the show world—dramatic stock; light operas; motion pictures and the spectacular World Fair period when Dailard was general manager of the California World’s Fair, and later producer of the Paris International Exposition. He believes the format so successfully used in THE CALIFORNIA STORY and THE OREGON STORY is pacing a new trend in the entertainment world—a new technique blending the arts of drama, music, and ballet into spectaculars that satisfy the American love for excitement on a large scale.
VLADIMIR ROSING, DirectorVladimir Rosing is one of the today’s most versatile directors. His activities cover nearly every phase of the entertainment world. Each season he directs grand opera in the Chicago Lyric and New York City Center Theatres. It was he who first introduced “ intimate opera” to London, with George Bernard Shaw as co-sponsor. He has served as general and artistic director of the American Opera Company; producing director of the Royal Opera House of Covent Garden and artistic director of the Southern California Opera Association. Mr. Rosing has directed for 20th Century Fox and MGM; the “ Music Theatre” and Dennis Day revues on television. The fabulously successful CALIFORNIA STORY was a highlight of his career, and sparked his intense interest in spectacles.
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MEREDITH WILLSON, Musical DirectorMeredith Willson’s career began with a piccolo at the age of seven. At twenty-one he was seated with the New York Philharmonic with which he played five years. He then joined NBC as musical director. Mr. Willson’s extraordinary musical talents have given him top rank among the modern American composers and conductors. A native of Iowa he is the author of many symphonies and other major compositions. With the success of his musical, “ The Music Man,” on Broadway, he has become one of the busiest men in show business. He became interested in pageantry in 1950 when he wrote the score and conducted the symphony orchestra for THE CALIFORNIA STORY. It was this continuing interest that caused him to write music and lyrics for THE OREGON STORY.
CHRIS MAHAN—This versatile young man deftly balances the responsibilities of four key jobs—associate producer, assistant director, production stage manager and technical director. His behind- the-scenes experience has been both on and off Broadway, with the New York City Opera, Ballet Theatre, Washington Opera Society, N B C -TV, and the Brattle Theatre Company in Massachusetts, as well as “ The California Story.”
FRANK ALLEN HUBBELL-Conductor and co-com- poser of the score of T H E O R E G O N ST O R Y , was founder and conductor of the famed Los Angeles Symphonettes—a virtuoso group of 40, and composer of the renowned “ California El Dorado Suite.” Hubbell is a leader in western music circles and has an intense interest in spectaculars.
CLAUDIO GUZMAN—An architect turned set designer who also has packed television directing, acting, gag writing and “ Em m y” award winning into his eventful 31 years is responsible for set production of T H E O R E G O N S T O R Y . The “ Em m y” came for his sets in a 1958 Desilu Playhouse production of “ Bernadette.” A native of Chile, Guzman is a stickler for authenticity in his sets. His work for T H E O R E G O N S T O R Y involves overseeing the production of 35 sets for the seven stages.
STEVEN PAPICH—The man who has more Cinemascope credits than any other Hollywood dance director is choreographer for TH E OREGON STORY. Papich has directed a number of dance “Spectaculars” at the Hollywood Bowl, and his Hollywood Bowl ballet corps is internationally acclaimed. An authority on West Indian ritual dance and rhythm, he is one of the few white men ever initiated into the secret rites of voo-doo.
C. ROBERT ZIMMERMAN—This dynamic young Portlander has built his Portland Symphonic Choir from an idea in 1945 to a 200-voice aggregation that rates rave reviews in 1959. A former student of Robert Shaw at Juilliard, he has served as music director in elementary and high schools and at the University of Portland and currently at Linfield College. His four summers as director of the Holladay Bowl light opera company also drew high praise.
WILLIAM BRUCH-A massive job is that of costume designer for TH E OREGON STORY, because the dramatic action covers such a long span of history. Bruch is well-equipped for the assignment, having had extensive work in costume design at Detroit’s Wayne University as well as the Globe Theatre in San Diego and at Shakespeare Festivals across the country.
CHARLES CARUSO—Recreating characters with a rare touch of whimsey is the talent of the wizard of the makeup brush, who spent many years with the famed Max Factor studios in Hollywood. As makeup director for TH E OREGON STO RY his varied experience has been called upon to execute a variety of tasks that will exude authenticity.
EDITH GORDON—“ Master of the Keyboard” is a superlative that might well be applied to this outstanding musician who as rehearsal pianist has put the stars of TH E OREGON STORY through their paces. Her experience with the Los Angeles Light Opera Company has been valuable to her career.
RUTH SCATES—To her post as associate director for Mr. Rosing, Miss Scates brings experience that has included a featured soprano role in TH E CALIFORNIA STO R Y and extensive work in oratorio, opera, concert, radio and television singing, and as an assistant director with the Phoenix Light Opera Company. She also serves as script editor for TH E OREGON STORY.
CHARLES MORRISON-From the Portland Civic Theatre to the post of 1st assistant stage manager for TH E OREGON STO RY comes this young man, who has had directing, designing and stage managing experience in New York’s off-Broadway houses, and with the Duluth Playhouse, Chicago’s Salt Creek Summer Theatre, the Festival Music Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Toledo’s Mad Anthony Players in an eventful career.
DAVID SELL—Following studies at Yale University and a four-year stint in the U. S. Submarine Service,Mr. Sell worked with several community theatres in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He came to the Production Staff of TH E OREGON STO R Y from New York, where he was General Manager for an off-Broadway musical. Future plans are to write and direct in some of the smaller theatre groups here on the West coast.
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MARIE GIBSON-Soprano soloist, this charming Montana native was the feminine winner of the
1957 San Francisco Opera debut auditions. She has been guest soloist with the San Francisco
Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Marin Symphony Guild and the Pasadena and Glendale
Symphonies, as well as principal soprano soloist with the Bach Festival at Carmel-by-the-sea.
STEPHEN KEMALYAN—No newcomer to Oregon is Stephen Kemalyan, baritone soloist of THE OREGON STORY who has appeared as guest artist with the Portland Symphony. A Fresno
native, he has several motion picture credits, some in the flesh and others by voice only. His long
engagement on radio’s Standard Hour was a highlight of his career. Mr. Kemalyan made a real
hit in TH E CALIFORNIA STO R Y and can be expected to repeat in TH E OREGON STORY.
CARL OLSEN—Mr. Olsen comes to TH E OREGON STORY following a triumphant summer highlighted
by four appearances as featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl, and a nationwide television
engagement with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Moviegoers hear his voice in opera
sequences of many recently released films. A Duluth native, University of Minnesota alumnus and
ex-marine, his interests have included art as well as music.
THOMAS B. H EN RY-The key role of narrator of THE OREGON STORY is held by a man who spent more than 20 years on the staff of the Pasadena Playhouse, and has been on the faculties of Cal Tech, UCLA and the University of Hawaii. He has appeared in hundreds of films and TV plays. Among Mr. Henry’s list of narration credits are The Elks Story at the Hollywood Bowl, the Paulist Fathers Centenary in San Francisco’s Veteran’s Memorial Building, and THE CALIFORNIA STORY in Balboa Park at San Diego.
MARILYN SPELLM AN-A veteran of Portland Civic Theatre and Portland Civic Light Opera work, Miss Spellman provides the vocal chords for Sacajawea’s Indian lullaby in THE OREGON STORY, and also serves as understudy to Miss Gibson, the soprano lead. Recently, Miss Spellman performed in the Portland Music & Drama Guild’s production of “Traviata.”
PAT McGEEHAN—Perhaps the most readily recognizable voice to be heard in THE OREGON STORY is that of sound cast director McGeehan. It has been heard on network radio for more than twenty years, including a decade as Red Skelton’s “straight man.” He is now seen and heard as announcer of Art Linkletter’s “ People Are Funny” show on both radio and TV. Mr. McGeehan’s wife is a former Portlander, Bernice Prestholdt.He holds the “ Radio-TV Life Magazine” award as the Most Valuable Supporting Player.
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MUSICAL SCORE FOR “ THE OREGON STORY” 1959
Created by MEREDITH WILLSON
andFRANK ALLEN HUBBELL
Oregon Story orchestra and chorus Conducted by Frank Allen Hubbell Choral Director—C. R. Zimmerman
The Oregon Story The Oregon Story Love Duet
An American Anthem
Sacajawea’s Lullaby The Elizabethan Song
Wagon Train Music Fiesta Scene Music Indian War Dance
Roundup Lullaby by Gertrude Ross
Waldmeister Waltz by Johann Strauss
Oh Suzannah Clementine
Old Joe ClarkColumbia, the Gem of the Ocean
Yankee Doodle Carmen Carmela
California Bloomer Annie Laurie
The Campbells Are Cornin’ Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Over ThereGet Out and Get Under
(Pre-1920 Favorites)
The Charleston (Popular Song Hit o f the 1920’s)
El Canape (The Settee)(J. Palomino, 1789—Early Spanish Song)
Service Songs o f Army, Navy, Marine Corps and A ir Corps
NOTE: Chronology of events, dates, and incidents are historically accurate. Dramatic license has been taken in dialogue, staging and integration of music, singing and ballet.
OREGON CENTENNIAL COMMISSION
presents
theOregonstory
Produced by Wayne Dailard
Written, Directed by Production Manager Vladimir Rosing Chris Mahan
Dialogue Direction Choral Direction by Pat McGeehan C. R. Zimmerman
Music by Meredith Willson
andFrank Allen Hubbell
Choreography by Designed byStephen Papich Claudio Guzman
Narration by Thomas B. Henry
Portland, Oregon Centennial Exposition Arena
September 3-17, 1959
Assistants to Mr. Wayne Dailard Arliss Kirschmer, Lyle Downing Aileen Antonson, John McKay
T H E O R E G O N S T O R Y - P R O G R A MA C T I
Scene 1. THE COURT of QUEEN ELIZABETH-Time, 1577. Queen Elizabeth, Sir Francis Drake, Lord Burleigh, Lord Walsingham, Lord Mayor of London, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Palace Attendants.
Scene 2. THE FABLED ISLANDS of the NORTH W EST- Time, Legendary.
Scene 3. A BAY ON THE NORTHW EST COAST-Tim e,1578. Drake, Indian Chief, Lords, Armorer, Sailors, Indians, Interpreter.
Scene 4. IN THE PALACE OF PETER THE G R E A T - Time, 1724. Peter, Catherine, Vitus Bering, Menshikoff.
Scene 4A EUROPEAN PLANS FOR THE NORTHW EST- Time, 1775. Catherine the Great, Charles III, George III.
Scene 5. NOOTKA—Time, 1778. Captain James Cook, Lt.King, Indians.
Scene 6. THE VICEROY’S PALACE IN MEXICO C IT Y - Time, 1788. Viceroy, Don Sebastian, Don Martinez, Abbot, Dona Elvira, Guests, Servants.
Scene 7. NOOTKA—Time, 1789. Don Martinez, Pedro, Lopez, English and American Captains, Settlers, Sailors, Indians, Squaws, Monks.
Scene 8. EUROPE READIES FOR W A R -T im e , 1790. Prime Minister Pitt, Charles IV, Louis XVI, Robespierre.
Scene 9. THE GREAT RIVER OF THE WEST-Time, 1792. Captain Gray, Boit, Sailors.
Scene 10. FRANCE HAS DESIGNS ON NORTHWEST- Time, 1802. Napoleon and His Marshals.
Scene 10A. RUSSIA IS URGED TO ACQUIRE THE NORTHWEST—Time, 1802. Baron Rosanoff, the Czar and Czarina, Lackey.
Scene 10B. ENGLAND EYES A POSSIBLE PRIZE-Time, 1802. Colonial Secretary Hobart, Sir Alexander Mac- Kenzie.
A C TScene 1. OREGON BECOMES TERRITO RY-Tim e, 1846.
President Polk, British Prime Minister; Lackeys; Dancers.Scene 2. NAMING OF PO RTLAND -Tim e, 1844. Mr. and
Mrs. Amos Lovejoy; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pettygrove.Scene 3. PORTLAND BEGINNINGS. Daniel Lownsdale;
Captain Couch; a Sea Captain; Citizens.Scene 4. GROWTH. General Joseph Lane; Winifred Lane;
Lownsdale; Station Master; Reporter; Grant; Citizens; Stage Coach Arrivers.
Scene 4A. SPRING. Winifred Lane and L. F. Mosher.Scene 5. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, COUNTY
COURTHOUSE AT SALEM -Tim e, 1857. Matthew P. Deady; John R. McBride; John Whiteaker; George H. Williams; Republicans; Democrats; Delegates; Citizens.
Scene 5A. THE DEBATE OVER ADMISSION OF OREGON—Time, 1859. Congressman Joseph Lane; Congressmen.
Scene 10C. AN AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING-Tim e, 1803. President Jefferson; Meriwether Lewis.
Scene 11. FIESTA! — Time, 1804. Governor of St. Louis; French Officer; Meriwether Lewis; Citizens; Soldiers; Musicians; Dancers.
Scene 12. LEWIS AND CLARK PREPARE-Tim e, 1804. Lewis; Clark; Sacajawea; Charbonneau; York; Indian Chief; Soldiers; Trappers; Indians; Squaws.
Scene 12 A-B. THE EXPEDITION: HARDSHIPS AND TRIU M PH —Time, 1804-05. Lewis; Clark; Sacajawea; Charbonneau; Trappers; Soldiers; Shoshone Chief; Indians; Squaws.
Scene 13. ASTORIA—Time, 1810. John Jacob Astor; British Prime Minister; American President; Hunt; Sentinel; Mc- Dougal; Douglas; Chief Concomly; Capt. Black; McTavish;
Trappers; Soldiers.Scene 14. THE MONROE DOCTRINE-Time, 1823. Presi
dent James Monroe.Scene 14A. THE AMERICAN FRONTIER—Singer.Scene 15. THE FATHER OF OREGON-Time, 1832. John
McLoughlin; Nathaniel Wyeth; Chief Concomly; Chief Cassino; Tom McKay; Indians; Express Brigade; Marie.
Scene 16. INDIAN POW-WOW.Scene 16A. THE TREK TO ST. LOUIS. Minister; Congre
gation; and Indians.Scene 17. MISSIONARIES CONVERT NORTH W E S T -
Jason Lee; Samuel Parker; Marcus Whitman; Henry Spaulding; Father Francis Blanchette; Father Demers.
Scene 18. CHAMPOEG—Time, 1843. Joe Meek; Gray; Papin; Babcock; Lebreton; Lucier; Matthieu; French Canadians; American Settlers.
Scene 19. THE OREGON TR A IL—Time, 1843. Reverend Whitman; Trail Boss; Jacob; Tom; Sarah; Nancy; Mrs. Larsen; Mary; Pioneers; Settlers: Singers; Square Dancers.
IIScene 5B. STATEHOOD-Time, March 16, 1859. The jubi
lant citizenry.Scene 6. ROUNDUP TIME. Singer and Cowhands.
Scene 7. THE INDIAN WARS.
Scene 8. ARRIVAL OF THE RAILROAD—Time, 1883. Henry Villard; Governor of Oregon; Citizens; Dancers.
Scene 9. NEAR PO RTLAN D —Time, 1903. Kathy; Tom; Cameraman; Driver; Assistant Driver; Bystanders.
Scene 10. WASHINGTON, D .C .-T im e, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson.
Scene 10A. WORLD WAR I.
Scene 11. THE YEARS OF TURMOIL-WAR; BOOM; DEPRESSION; NEW GROWTH OF INDUSTRY.
FIN A LE -TH E YEARS ON PARADE.
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BYRON ADAMS NapoleonBoasting a long history of experience with the Portland Civic Theatre, Mr. Adams, an elementary school teacher, is one of Portland’s most eligible bachelors. His hobbies include antique collecting and exotic cooking.
JANET BAUMHOVERQueen Elizabeth Mrs. Larsen Mrs. LovejoyAs a member of the Oregon Centennial Commission as well as a veteran actress, Mrs. Baumhover is doubly interested in THE OREGON STORY. A stately and gracious grandmother, Mrs. Baumhover was the longtime secretary of Portland’s AFTRA unit.
J. ARTEN, JR.Chief Concomly Indian Chief A disabled Korean combat veteran, Mr. Arten is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College and another Portland Civic Theatre alumnus. A Wisconsin native, he is a member of the drama honorary, Alpha Psi Omega.
JACK BRIDGESWalsinghamCharbonneauBabcockReporterBack from the Portland Civic Theatre’s Centennial tour with “ No Time for Sergeants” ex-sailor Bridges has plunged into THE OREGON STORY. He’s working for a degree in drama at the University of Portland, hopes to become a director.
WILLIAM B. BARRY AbbottWilliam ClarkLownsdaleTomA native of the City of Roses and former student of both the University of Portland and Portland State College, Mr. Barry has had a large number of lead roles in PCT productions.
MARK FARAHPedroFrench Officer Assistant DriverAlthough not yet graduated from Franklin High School, Mark Farah has com pleted the drama course offered at Portland Civic Theatre. His roles have included the recent HUCK FINN STORY. Mr. Farah plans to continue studies, and dramatics at the University of Oregon.
DON FOSSCaptain James Cook Prime Minister Wm. Pitt Nathaniel Wyeth General Joseph Lane With his eye on graduate study and a Ph.D. in Theatre, Mr. Foss already has an impressive background of theatrical experience in summer stock and collegiate productions, is also an expert on stage lighting.
HAZELLE MAGEECatherineSarahWinifred Lane Educated in Europe, Miss Magee has starred in musical comedy productions both in England and the United States, as well as the lead roles in the operas, “ II Tabarro,” “ Car- men” and “ Samson and Delilah.”
HARVEY GIFFIN Sir Francis Drake Rosanoff Marcus Whitman Ulysses S. Grant BuglerA Portland real estate broker, Mr. Giffin has participated in some 30 PCT productions in the past 11 years, has three motion picture credits as well as radio and TV appearances under his belt.
B. JOE MEDLEYPeter the Great Dr. John McLoughlin Joseph Meek A CaptainPlaying four roles in a single production is nothing new to Mr. Medley, who did so in the Portland Civic Theatre’s recent run of “ No Time for Sergeants” both in Portland and on the statewide tour.
KENNETH HUMBIRD Lord Burleigh King Louis XVI British Admiral Prime Minister Congressman The father of two children, Mr. Humbird combines his career as an electronics technician with avid interests in hi-fidelity, photography and the theatre.
ROBERT MILAMLord Mayor Don Sebastian John Jacob Astor Gov. Whiteaker CameramanAs a teacher of music and a veteran participant in 16 musicals as well as numerous operas and straight dramas, Mr. Milam brings a wealth of experience to his roles in THE OREGON STORY.
BRITTA OLSONSacajaweaNancyKathyThis attractive young lady, a student of Portland Extension Center and recent Grant High School graduate, has integrated her tough rehearsal schedule for THE OREGON STORY with her job as a bookkeeper in Providence Hospital’s business office.
HAROLD REYNOLDS Captain Gray President Monroe Judge Deady Mr. Reynolds well remembers the week his acting career began, for it was the week of December 7, 1941. He has since performed in more than 70 productions, with the Peninsula and Hillbarn Theatres in California as well as the PCT.
RON PIPEROfficerBoitStation Master McBrideA three-season veteran of Ashland’s famed Oregon Shakespearean Festival, Mr. Piper also has had experience with the Tokyo International Players. Another of his avocations is flying, and he’s a licensed pilot.
DANA K. ROECKER Viceroy Governor Clergyman Congressman With an academic background that includes both Reed College and Portland State College, Mr. Roecker has a long list of theatrical credits behind him. He’s currently em ployed by the Multnomah County Planning Commission.
WALT RAIMONDO Interpreter Shoshone Chief Chief Cassino PortlanderA native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Mr. Raimondo was educated at Spokane’s Gonzaga University in mechanical engineering, enjoys rowing, swimming, tennis and singing as well as acting among a long list of diversions.
VALDEMAR SCHULTZMartinezMeriwether LewisAmos LovejoyDriverRecreating Roddy Mac- Dowell’s Broadway role in the PCT production of “ No Time for Sergeants” was Mr. Schultz’ most recent footlight triumph. He intends to collect a psychology degree from Portland State College.
JOHN TORAN, JR.YorkSettlerMr. Toran, an ex-Pennsyl- vanian and a University of Oregon graduate, has had a birdseye view of the Centennial Exposition as an International Trade Fair employee. He has worked with such productions as Inherit the Wind, Way of the World, and Streetcar Named Desire.
DON CAMERON Lighting Technician Though a native Portlander, Mr. Cameron began his career in display and stage lighting in the motion picture capital of Hollywood. Since his return to his home town in 1947, Mr. Cameron has been associated lighting- wise with every major production here.
PEGGY WEST Catherine the Great Mrs. Petty grove From her native city in Scotland, Miss West came to Portland less than two years ago after a long stopover in London where she performed with the Lens- bury Players. Her PCT credits already total five, despite her recent arrival.
WAYNE LUND Sound Technician As proprietor of a local company supplying sound systems, Mr. Lund has had ample opportunity for wide experience in the field. He is behind the intricate stereophony that greets listeners and viewers of THE OREGON STORY.
BeringMackenzieCouchWilsonSince his father worked under Jesse Lasky and appeared with Sarah Bernhardt, it was only natural that Mr. Sinclair should find a second home in the theatre. A University of Portland graduate, he also performed in Air Force Special Services.
CAL DAVIDSON Set Technician Responsible for set building and maintaining the wide variety of settings to be used on THE OREGON STORY’s seven stages is Mr. Davidson, who has performed this task ably for all arena productions since the beginning of the Centennial Exposition’s 100-day run.
BOB SINCLAIR
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THE STAFF READING AND VOCAL CAST
Chris Mahan, Production Stage Manager
Charles T. Morrison, Jr.. . Stage ManagerDon Cameron..................Lighting DirectorWayne Lund.........................Sound DirectorFat Jones...................... Equestrian DirectorRuth G. Scates.......................Script EditorWilliam G. Bruch and William Milton
Costume DesignersCharles Caruso..................Makeup DirectorMickey Lawrence
Square Dance Director
Mark Allen Charles W. Bernard Mark Daniels Sally Rice Green Samuel R. Herrick John Hillsbury Frank Kinkaid Mary Marsh Cecil E. Matson Glenna Page Leonard R. Shaver, Jr.
Production Assistants
Byron Adams Grover Campbell Julia Caruso Annette Fern Margaret Getty Edgar E. Lee Kent Lansing
Assistants to
Aileen Antonson Lyle Downing
William Meriwether Lynn Miller Mrs. Robert Minard Ben Padrow David Sell Barbara Webber Mary Webber
Wayne Dailard
Arliss Kirschmer John McKay
Technical StaffCal Davidson CarpenterJim Morgan Electrician
Jack Pierson SoundMyrtle Anderson Wardrobe
Don Bagley Props
PRINCIPAL ACTORS
Byron Adams John Arten, Jr.William Barry Janet Baumhover Robert Bettendorf Frank Boston Jack Bridges Mark Farah Don Foss Harvey Giffen Gordon Gifford Kenneth Humbird Hazelle Magee B. Joe Medley Robert Milam Britta Olson Ron Piper Walt Raimando Harold Reynolds Dana Roecker Russell Rose Charlene Russell Valdemar Schultz Robert Sinclair Mickey Smith John Toran, Jr.Peggy West Wake Whitney
MALESUPPORTING CAST
Dave Adelsheim Pete Adelsheim Francis V. Anderson J. R. Barnes Earl Benson Dennis Berg Robert L. Berry Steven R. Berry Myron Beyl Chuck Black Henry Fred Bohne Alfred Bookwalter Joseph H. Bradbury Grant Brennan Daniel Browning Larry Buchholz Ernest W. Burdick David Butler Newall T. Call Harry Carlisle Gary Chambers Dennis Channey Jack Channey Roy B. Clocker Dennis Dignan Svante Eikrem David Elia Louis Elia Michael Elia Peter Elia Stephen Elia Duane Ellis Lyle Fink Maurice Foss Floyd Gibler Harold Godat Jerry Gordon David Greene George Gullixson Jim Hague Pat Hague Art Hanson Ray Hawks George Hibbard Daniel Hicks John P. Howell Herbert C. Huskey Carl B. Isom Kenny Kinnear Orville L. Klump Tom Lande
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Jim Lee Emil Leitz Cary Lindquist Carl Lundgren Phil Marineau Chuck McGovern Mike McGuire Mike Mesi George Metcalf George M. Mitchell Jack N. Moss J. Nagel Jim Neill Lloyd Nelson Tom O’Rourke J. W. Padgett James Palmer Glen O. Radford Jay Radford Ronald D. Rentfrow Ed Richard Gene Richards John Rodahl Fred R. Russell Rocky Ryan Frank Rytel David Schumacher Raymond J. Seifert Dick Sherman Robert B. Simpson George Sorrels Mike Snider Carman Stavran John C. Stout Fred Tucker L. F. Tucker Larry Whitney Robert Lee Wilson Bill Wright Clair F. Young Lacy Zenner Paul Zumwalt
FEMALESUPPORTING CASTDorothea Anderson Bernice Armfield Carol Bowen Corky Bradbury Sue Brown Wanda Bunker Amy Call Jay Channey
Barbara Cochella Judy Corkum Sybil Dunn Dana Bernadette Elia Kathleen Elia Lorene Elia Marietta Elia Virginia Elia Patricia Goldman Viola Green Ginger Grotjohn Joan Sondra Haupt Sheila Arline Haupt Nell B. Hillsbury Julie Horns Mina Horton Elva Hughes Margaret Kinnear Rosemary Kopp Margery H. LaBaugh Linda MacNaughton Lila L. Martin Esther Masco Marlene Masco Kathleen McGuire Margaret Mitchell Wilma Moore Virginia Owen Dolores Perdue Joy Radford Grace Reinoehl Bonnie Rytel Thelma Rytel Dee Scates Edith Skoch Polly Sue Steffans Jill Thompson Lenore Tomlinson Areti L. Vlahakis Vasiliki Vlahakis Judi Wendell Lavelle White Mrs. Clair Young Joy Young Shirley Young Mrs. James Zilka
DANCERS
Larry Alderette Jonathan Allan Marie Ardell Diane Davis Dorothie Day Kim Hayward
Myrna Huffman Ben Johnson Don Mackey James Merrill Eve Michaels Sharon Michaels Dick Monahan Alexander Nigodoff Patsy Norman Diane Parenti Patricia Patterson Jan Pojunas Victor Potter Evonne Samajia Joe Stember Marilyn Stevens Pat Taylor Nancy Wallace
SQUARE DANCERS
Del and Marion Buoy Andy and Doris Callahan Cecil and Opal Carper Fred and Gaile Criteser Dick and Eleanor Dixon Buck and Betty Francis Chuck and Leona Gibson Bill and Carolyn Given Dave and Edith
GradwohlBill and Ida Gunnon Bob and Beth Hoffman Jake and Addie Jacobs Chuck and Glynna Jones Earl and Inez Kegley Rae and Gladys Koessler Mickey and Doris
LawrenceHarold and Shirley
Leatherman Joe and Flodine Loe
Rob and Flo Martig Nathan and Marie
McCormick Mac and LuVern
McNamaraFred and Lillian Meyers Gail and Archie Mishler Chuck and Bert Morgan Marv and Glenda Moyer Roy and Vic Newman Phil and Ann PiaZza Rich and Jean Riggs Frank and Mary
RobinsonChuck and Bea Schisler A1 and Fran Tenderella Charles and Gail True Bob and Lillian Tyler Denny and Lorraine
VanderlindePete and Lillian Winkler
MOTORCYCLISTS(Oregon Sidewinders Motorcycle Club, Inc.)
Jay Gordon Oliver Holmes Jim Hubbard Clancy Langman Roy Loughhary Wallace Martin Walter Martin Chuck Moore Donald Pesznecker Ken Rigdon Jerry Roberts
HORSELESS CARRIAGE DRIVERJ. E. Kallstrom
Grateful acknowledgement is made to the following organizations and individuals for the use of equipment in presenting THE OREGON STORY: Goodwill Industries of Oregon, Inc.Reed CollegeCatholic Book & Church SupplySt. Michael and All Angels Episcopal ChurchMr. Paul AilBurke-Arenz Music Co.Historical Automobile Club of Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Portland Rose Festival Assn.Oregon Music Company
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO:The media of the community—THE OREGONIAN and THE OREGON JOURNAL, TV Channels 6, 8, 12, and 27; all radio stations and community newspapers in the city, county, and state.The Oregon Historical Society — with special thanks for the wholehearted cooperation of Mr. Thomas Vaughan, Director; the Portland Symphonic Choir Association;Hollywood Lights— for the generous time donation on Channel 27; and more than 700 Oregonians who have contributed their time to THE OREGON STORY—Col. Younger A. Pitts, Jr., U. S. A. F., Commander, Portland Air Base for his generous assistance and co-operation in support of the production. Personnel of the U. S. Air Force appearing in THE OREGON STORY are off-duty men who have volunteered their services as citizens of the state of Oregon. Special thanks also are due to Sgt. Lee and Staff Sgt. Larry Ferguson for their help. — to all of these— the producer and staff of THE OREGON STORY say very sincerely, THANK YOU !
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TO OREGONIANS:John Harris and his fabulous ICE CAPADES company; the INTERNATIONAL WATER FOLLIES; ART LINKLETTER and the HOUSE PARTY cast; the great HARRY BELA- FONTE; SPIKE JONES and HELEN GRAYCO; RICKY NELSON; LAWRENCE WELK and the Champagne Orchestra; FREDDIE MARTIN and his Cocoanut Grove Orchestra; ROY ROGERS, DALE EVANS, the ROGERS FAMILY and TRIGGER; TAKARAZUKA BALLET—have asked me to convey to you Oregonians their appreciation. All unanimously agree that you are a great audience.I think you’re great too! Thank you for asking me to act as your Producer.
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