The Nineteen Eighties
1982-83
The 52nd season opened with Michael Charon’s MFA thesis 
production of Scapino! performing on Chris Vesper’s wonderful set. Gail Crellin was on leave this year so MFA design students Anna Stephens and Chris Vesper ran the costume shop under the supervision of Jean Montgomery. When Mikado arrived, Professor Josal designed the scenery and Lance Brockman the costumes. With our partners from the School of Music it was an outstanding production in the Proscenium.
Billy Budd took over the Proscenium stage in late February, directed by Charles Nolte. The title role was one he had originated and brought to fame on Broadway some 30 years prior. Wayne Hamilton joined the faculty and directed this year’s YPUT production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Lysistrata started spring quarter in the Thrust, followed by Strindberg’s The Pelican.
Florodora rounded out the year on the Showboat. Chris Vesper’s wonderful matched dresses for “Tell Me Pretty Maiden” made several returns to the stage in subsequent years. Lance’s ingenious boat sailing away in to the distance was the trick of the summer.
