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Show ii MIBIERS X EXCHANGE AM , Womens Resale Shop J -- ARM 60 West Main Sat. -5 763-133- 11-- 5 4 Nunsense is a By BARBARA CHRISTIANSEN It sounds like the very oxymoron it is. Nunsense. A group of nuns, normally visualized as staid, dignified individuals in combination with nonsense, silliness to the Nth degree. That's exactly what awaits theater goers who attend the latest production of the American Fork Arts Council. A musical comedy, the show is part of a dinner theater presentation at the new facilities at the Alpine Country Club. Both the production and seeing its home are worth the $17.50 price. Directors Kim and Carol Brewster provide an enjoyable show lighthearted yet touching, a look at the "slightly side of those on their way to heaven. It was written by Dan Goggin, who was raised in Catholic schools by sisters similar to the ones he portrays. He says he expresses love for the very human ladies who "live their commitment day in and day out, but not without some moments to break the routine and lighten the load they carry." At the theater, dinner consists hell-raisin- of a salad, chicken cordon bleu, baked potato, vegetables and soft drinks. For dessert at intermission there's ice cream and some of the most delicious carrot cake I've ever had. You might say the play gets off to a slow start, but it's almost hard to tell when it begins. At the end of the meal, cast members mingle with the audience, passing out programs and wisdom from their characters, then gradually start the first song. The second act begins the same way, after the Little Sisters of Hoboken get the audience prepared for more with jokes and repartee with those in attendance. One word of advice bald men might consider borrowing toupees for their trip to "Nunsense." You'll find out why later. All through the show, the audience participation is a large portion of the entertainment. You feel a part of the production, even to the point of wanting to interject a line or two yourself. The story line takes place as the few remaining sisters of the order decide to put on a talent show to raise funds to bury some of the members of the group who per Sat. ished in a cooking accident. It doesn't sound like the setting for such levity, but it works. There are other touches which provide story line. Sister Mary Amnesia keeps forgetting things even her real name and why she is at that convent. There's competition in the ranks between Mother Superior (Jane Williams) and Sister Mary Robert Anne (Jan Shelton). Sister Mary Leo (Trudy Young) recently entered the convent with the hope of praising God through dance and becoming the first nun ballerina. All through the production there are and plays on words which keep the audience attention up. You have to pay attention or you'll miss such greats as the name of the puppet Sister Mary Amnesia Sister Mary Annette. sings with Even though it's a hand puppet instead of a marionette, the joke still works. The show is full of them and the cast pulls them off well. Highlights include "Turn up the Spotlight" by Jane Williams, and her portrayal of "an unexpected discovery." It's guaranteed to keep the audience rolling in the aisles. one-line- MitsBnteitainment For the week of March Square. 5, 7:30, 9:50. Ghosts of Mississippi 2 (PG-13- ) Movies 8. 4:10, 7:10, 10:10. The Importance ofBeing Earnest The Lehi Arts Council continues its production of this Oscar Wilde comedy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, through and Monday, March 10 at the Lehi Arts Center, 685 N. Center St. Tickets are $5 peV person or $20 per family. Seats can be reserved by calling Thursday March 6-- 8 Central (R) Jerry Maguire Square. 6:45, 9:45. (PG-13- ) Towne Cinemas. Starts Fri. 7, 9:15. Sat. 3, 5, 7, 9:15. Movies 8. 4:05, 6:50, 9:20. Marvin's Room (PG-13- ) (PG-13- ) University 4. 7:30, 9:40. 766-091- Michael Collins Story Movies 8. 4, 7, 10:05. Nunsense Fork Arts The American The Mirror has Two Faces Council dinner theater production of Nunsense continues at the new Alpine Country Club in Highland. Tickets are $17.50 each. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 continue Performances p.m. March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. Reserved seat tickets are available by calling Lori England, (PG-13- ) Movies 8. 6:30, 9:30. My Fellow Americans (PG-13- ) One Fine Day (PG) Towne Cinemas. Starts Fri. 7, 9:15. Sat. 3, 5, 7, 9:15. Carillon Square. 4:45, 7:10, 9:35. Ransom Sunday Morning at Our House (R) Monies 8. 6:40, 9:40. Rosewood (R) Central Square. This musical comedy presents a look into the life of an LDS Bishop's home. It is presented as a Sunday fireside on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at the Musical Theatre & Dance Academy in Pleasant Grove. There is no charge, but seating is limited so reservations are a must. For reservations call 7, 10. Shine (PG-13- Carillon Square. ) 4:55, 7:20, 9:55. Space Jam (PG) Towne Cinemas. Wed., Thurs. 7, 9:15. Movies 8. 4:50, 7:30, 9:50. Star Trek - First Contact 756-535- 8. (PG-13- ) Towne Cinemas. Wed., Thurs. 7, 9:15. Movies 8. 4:40, 7:20, 10. Dear Ruth This romantic comedy set in the World War II era will play at the Hale Center Theater, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, through March 31. Curtain time is 8 p.m. For reservations call Native America, Latin America and Polynesia during its characteristic performances. Tickets to all performances are $6 for students, faculty and staff, $7 for senior citizens and alumni and $8 for the public. The March 7 and 8 shows will be at 7:30 p.m. There will be two shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on March 27. Movies 8. 4:30, 10:20. 763-308- BYU Living Legends The Brigham Young University performance group Living Legends will delight audiences with four shows March 8 and March 27 in the de Jong Concert Hall. Formerly known the Lamanite as Generation, Living Legends will demonstrate the traditions of 7-- Mars Attacks A Place in the Sun Grain, a local adult alternative rock and roll band, will perform a benefit concert at UVSC March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ragan Theater. The concert is the debut of Grain's original rock opera, titled "A Place in the Sun." Proceeds will benefit the UVSC music department. The concert tells the true story of a young man who struggled with loneliness, drugs and family difficulty and ultimately ended his own life. General audience tickets are $5.50 and student tickets are $4.50. Tickets may be purchased at the UVSC Student Center or through Campus Connection at 222-878- Special Edition Star Wars Dig Out the Gold In Your Closet!! m&'uu 11-- Call 5 Wendy for more info - look at real side of people light-hearte- d ni: ii !! Gently Used Womens Clothing & Accessories 'iinviiiito be Sold On Consignment i''":!"!;! GO OFF all used March 31 1 March 5th toclothing American Fork Mon-Fri10- ;!: mw::. ' !:! "Growing Up Catholic" by Jan Shelton, with Trudy Young, Tara Brewster and Gayliene Omary is another standout, sung excellently and providing a touching moment in an evening of comedy. Choreography by Gayliene Omary is a little limited due to the size of the stage, but brings enthusiasm and spirit to the program. Music director Cathy Jolley joins in the show as she plays the keyboard in her habit and adds a few lines. All in all, the show provided a d delightful evening, with a look at the real side of light-hearte- every human being. It runs Fridays and Saturdays through March 22. Paif vots 50 (Next to Kids Kingdom American Fork) 763-133- 4 Citizen, Free Press, Review of the leads. Keri Holland is delightful as La Coquette, and portrays her role of the flirt well. As each new suitor comes to call on one of her sisters, she coyly leads them away by her own devices, and each one responds to her instead of the daughter suggested by the mother. Equally talented are the three Karen sisters, played by Armstrong, Natalie Kirkham and Amy Droubay. (Jessica Shippen will dance the latter role on March 7 and 8.) Their dancing talents are enhanced by their mime impressions of being headstrong, shy or bubbly. Although their dancing abilities are not showcased as much, the three suitors the student, the provide policeman and the sailor balance to the ballerinas. As La Coquette is discovered stealing the suitors, she hides them in the gardener's shed. When they are later released, they select their potential mates according to their own interests and each celebrates in dance their love. It was only slightly distracting to try to watch all four couples dance simultaneously. The gardener, portrayed by Brian Debes, watches the antics of La Coquette and is eventually captivated by her. Although his character is a bit tenuous in the first act, his strength is ably demonstrated in the second act, which features more of the beauty of the ballet. Given the talents of this dancer, the pas de deux, or duet, was much too brief. I would have liked to have seen more of Debes and Wed., March 5, 1997 Page By KATHERINE SCHROEPPEL While a name may not matter much to Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, it is a matter of grave importance to the leading ladies in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, Lehi Arts Council's current production. Directed by Glen Smith, this romantic comedy s't in 1895 stars Daniel as John Loveridge Worthing and Michael Loveridge as his friend Algernon Montcrieff. Both men become smitten while posing as Earnest Worthing, John with Gwendolin Fairfax (Rebeccah Bosko) and Algernon with Cicily Cardew (Melissa Gardner). Both women are quite frank in Holland in this scene. The synopsis of the program indicates that the story is of a mother who finds suitors for her daughters. One realizes later that La Mere is actually played by a man, Michael Onstad, who has appeared in URB productions of "The Nutcracker" and 'The Legend of Timpanogos." Costumer Sarah Price and her crew again demonstrate their own artistry in fabric with the myriad costumes, which range from the bright red, purple, yellow and green costumes of the gypsies, to the simple white elegance of the costumes in the wedding prayer. "La Coquette," under the artistic direction and original choreography of Jacqueline P. Colledge, continues Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 at Utah Valley State College at 7:30 p.m. in the Ragan Theater. A matinee is also slated for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. Tickets are $6 for the general public and $4 for students, faculty and senior citizens. declaring that their love could only be bestowed upon one with a worthy appellation and Earnest being one of the worthiest of all. How the character? manage to get out of their deception and keep their lady loves makes for an interesting and funny play. The dialogue is extremely witty and seems to be a stinging condemnation of the upper classes in turn-of-- London. t actors did The of keeping the pace up for the most part and keeping the characters believable. Others involved in the production are Larisa Johnson as the stuffy Lady Bracknell, Kent Davis as the energetic Rev. Chasuable, Patty Davis as the Reverend's love interest Miss Prism and Clint Ferguson and Peter Martinez as the butlers. The women's costumes in the show were wonderful and reflected the period. Melanie Kunz and Jean Lamb deserve kudos for the design and costume construction respeca good job tively. The set, though not lavish, did give somewhat the air of aristocracy that Wilde's play calls for (although Worthing's home comes off looking a little nicer than Montcrieff s home). Be warned, however, not to come expecting the theater in the old Hutchings Museum to be completed; it is obvious that there is still work to do. Also, if you are used to refreshments at intermission, you'll have to bring your own. The arts council did not offer concessions, much to the disappointment of my daughter who came readv with her wallet. Overall, I found the show to be enjoyable and quite entertaining. Running time was just under two hours. The show continues March 6, 7. 8 and 10. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Reservations can be made by calling 766-091- new-foun- d (PG) Carillon Square. 4, 7, 10. Vegas Vacation (PG) Central Square. 7:10, 9:40. 226-860- 0. theaters for additional weekendmatinee shows. Academy, 56 N. University Ave., Provo. 3734470 Carillon Square, 309 E. 1300 S., Orem. Central Square, 175 N. 200 W., Provo. Movies 8, Plumtree Center, Provo. Towne Cinemas, 120 W. Main, AF. Call Secret Garden The Villa Playhouse Theatre, 254 S. Main, Springville, presents this popular musical from the novel of the same name. The production runs through March 24 on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For information or reservations, call Crow and Weasel The elements of a Native American dream quest will come together on the Margetts Arena Young at Brigham Stage University when "Crow and Tickets are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, 15. 378-432- c4 lipAdUare, Utah Regional Ballet presents this production as part of the Third Annual Children's Performing Arts Series at Utah Valley State College. Peformance dates are March 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ragan Theater at UVSC. Ticket prices are $6 for the general public and $4 for students, faculty and senior citizens. UVSC box office: University 4. 7:10,9:50. Booty Call (R) Central Square. 7:15, 9:15. Dante's Peak (PG-13- University ) 4. 7, 9:20. Donnie Brasco (R) University 4. 7:20, 9:55. The Empire Strikes Back (PG-13- ) Academy. 4, 7, 9:45. Creatures (PG-13- ) Movies 8. 7:40. Fools Rush In (PG-13- ) Carillon A DELIA CENTER f. WW.-- ON 4 turing Barbara and Barre Toelken from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Saturday night from h 7:30 to 9 will be "Love Tales for Spring," a romantic concert of love songs and stories. Admission for Saturday is $5 at the door. Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will be workshops, discussions and storytelling. Registration for these events at the door is $40. 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MAR. 12 , '97 McBride-Smit- TO BUY TICKETS: SHOWTIMES 222-898- Two national storytellers Absolute Power (R) Fierce La Coquette (The Flirt) StorySwap D ' University 4, University Mall, Orem. 489-308- Weasel" opens Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. The play, sponsored by the BYU Department of Theatre and Film, will run Tuesdays through Saturdays until March - V 9 Lehi play witty, entertaining Acting accentuates ballet in URB La Coquette production Whether you are new to ballet or a seasoned aficionado, the Utah Regional Ballet production of "La Coquette" is sure to delight. The simple story line allows the audience to be entertained not only by be beauty of the ballet steps, but also by the comic characterizations - r.: - -- v i Vis- -'' |