Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56Theater at Orme: The Tradition Continues When you enter the barnyard at Orme, the large red barn gracing the eastern edge of the yard stands as a symbol of The Orme School’s ranch roots. Originally constructed as the horse barn for the Quarter Circle V Bar Ranch, it has long been known by those close to Orme as the Buck Hart Horsecollar Theater. Buck Hart’s history with Orme is just as ingrained as the theater named after him. Coming to Orme in 1956, Buck held many titles: Head of the English Department, Drama Coach, Dean of Students, Head of Camp, Associate Headmaster and Headmaster. He was also a mentor to hundreds, if not thousands, of students and campers throughout the years, but one of his most lasting legacies and passions in life was drama. In the 1950s, Buck eagerly formed Orme’s first Drama Club, producing countless productions and coaching hundreds of drama students throughout his tenure. Today, more than 60 years later, the Orme Drama Club is still going strong. Headed by Orme English teacher, Josh Bloom, the Drama Club recently staged 5 plays by David Ives: Soap Opera, Variations on the Death of Trotsky, Mere Mortals, Words, Words, Words, and Sure Thing. “Our students really contributed a lot of insights that made the performances lively and surprising. I’m really proud of them,” Josh explained. While teaching has been a lifelong passion for Josh, drama has been equally compelling to him. “I’ve heard a quote that can indirectly get me to an answer: ‘A reader lives 1,000 lives before he dies... the [person] who never reads lives one.’ That’s from George R.R. Martin.” Josh goes on to explain, “The notion that literature-including drama-gives us access to another’s experience and wisdom