Viking_Yearbook_57

ttTEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON" Portland State Theatre presented another first for its audience when it presented the first amateur production of John Patrick's recent stage and motion picture smash-'~Teahouse of the August Moon." The action takes place in a tiny Okinawan village shortly after the Sec­ ond World War. Under the guiding hand of the rascal Sakini the natives are able to ,absorb most of the mystifying aspects of advanced Western culture. However, one. could not escape the feeling that perhaps both sides profit­ ed, to some degree, by this unique experience. Captain Fisby assures Colonel Wainwright Purdy III that there's nothing unusual afoot in this Okinawan village (top right). "But OOss"-the wiley Sakini pleads his case (upper left hand). Captain Fisby explains to the simple natives the need for making an honest dollar (upper right). Who could fail to be enraptured by the charms of the lovely Lotus Blossom (lower left). Captain Fisby is at a complete loss for words, as Lotus Blossom expresses her 180 complete surrender (lower right).