Welcome to "ORBIT EBIX!"

The year 2012 will mark the 50^th anniversary of a home-grown Bethanymusical called “Orbit Ebix.” The script was written by Professor Sigurd K. Lee and the music was composed by JC student Mary Dorn (Lippert). It took place in the future (the 1980's- can you believe?) and spoofed the Space Race between Russia and the United States.

Bethany alumni who participated in this project might be interested in PDF files of a slightly revised script and score (below). There are also MP3 files of the songs. ALL files can be downloaded, free. If you are interested in reminiscing or just curious, peruse online or download and have a little fun with a space walk in the past!

Original cast- are you interested in a reunion at Bethany in 2012 to do a read/sing-through of "Orbit Ebix"? If so, let me or BLC know. Tell other cast mates who might not know about this web page!

P.S. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Les Pfeifer or has his email address, I'd appreciate knowing. Please email me (from Home Page).

"ORBIT EBIX " Script

"Orbit Ebix" Score

Download MP3 Files...

Note: in "A Cordial Invitation," there is considerable talking over accompaniment at its beginning and in between verses. (Read along with the script.) Other songs use this device, but it is most noticeable here.

1. Overture

2. A Cordial Invitation

3. Bad News

4. I Can See You Smiling

5. I Wonder What the Russians Do

6. We Are Pledged to Secrecy

7. Diplomat's Delight

8. American Square

9. Cossak Dance

10. Moscow Lament

11. All-American Russian

12. I Can See Him Smiling