Program for the Worthington High School Production of "Whose Life is it Anyway"

Shown here is the program for the Worthington High School production of "Whose Life is it Anyway," by British playwright Brian Clark, presented on December 2 and 3, 1988 in the Annex Theater at the school.

The four-page program features a cover of a forlorn-looking young man gazing at the viewer against a pattern of squares. Page two lists the cast in order of appearance, as well as the production staff. Page three describes the set, as well as credits the crew, publicity, props, costume designers and ushers. Page four lists individual and professional patrons and benefactors.

The 1988-89 school year exemplified the growth that had taken place in the Worthington High School theater program under the direction of Bronwynn Hopton. As the 1989 Cardinal yearbook describes on page 124: "The Worthington Theater Repertory season for 1988-89 began with the expansion of plays from three productions to nine. Bronwynn Hopton, theater director, said 'This expansion will give a greater number of students production experience on and off the stage. It will also offer the audience a wider range of theatrical selections.' Stagecraft was also introduced this year. Advised by Jim Scowden, it offered students the technical aspects of drama such as how to build the sets, or operate loights and sound systems."

Hopton taught drama at Worthington High School/Thomas Worthington High School from 1973-2013. In 1988, she founded the Worthington High School Theatre Repertory. Countless alumni cite her influence for their love of theater, or even their professional success in the field. An October 24, 2010 "Columbus Dispatch" article quotes her as saying, "Theater is not just a superfluous after-school event, but something we study that deserves the same focus as science, math or history. " Her first name graces the Bronwynn Theatre at the McConnell Arts Center.