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Show Asmies off God Sherwood is noted as an accomplished singer and actress. She has earned lead roles in productions with Promised Valley Playhouse as well as University productions. She was recently seen as Essie Miller in the Westminster Players production of Ah Wilderness." This is her first performance with the New Shakespeare Players. Also new to NSP are Gail Hickman and Debora Th reedy, who complete the cast of "Agnes." I lickman is a seasoned performer in the Salt Lake area and has appeared in such classics as"Death of a Salesman" and"Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Threedy came to Salt Lake City from Chicago two years ago and is currently a professor in the School of Lawat the University of Utah. She has also performed with Salt Lake Acting Company. Sherwood and Threedy commented on the intensity of the play. "The nature of the show is tiring, said Sherwood." "First, theres a small cast that's on stage all the time. Its high-leveintense, and you have to keep it going." Threedy commented that although the play demands an ample amount of energy from its actors, It is a well written script and creates its own momentum ... it carries you ; along." Sherwood added that the actresses provide an interesting conglomeration. All three are so different and are from three different generations. Overall Pruyn had this to say: "Im very proud ofthis show. I want everybody to come. It is a play of truth, faith, mystery of science, and the science of religion." And, above all. It is a play of happy endings." Those wishing to reserve tickets may call l, Deborah Threedy, Gail Hickman and Stacee Sherwood In the NSP production "Agnea of God which will be performed 1 in the Jay W. Lees Courage April Theatre. 14-M- ay 583-652- 0. Fall Awards Canine Competition Banquet Since 1 9 1 4 . the first week of May has been set aside as national Be Kind To Animals Week," making it the oldest specially designated observance in the United States. Humane organizations across the country have traditionally taken advantage of this opportunity to present education programs, consciousness-raisinactivities, and entertainment designed to increase public awareness of the importance of treating all living things with compassion. This year, the Humane Society of Utah is starting its celebration of BKAW" on Saturday, April 30, with a canine competition to be held at 1 a.m. in the Murray City Park Amphitheatre. Dog owners who wish to enter their pets in the Doggie Derby" should plan to be there in advance of the starting time to register their animals and select the category or categories in which the dogs are to compete. Prizes will be given in several areas, such as biggest dog (The Incredible Hulk" award) and most talented dog (the Looking g By Karen Chamholm Over 4220,000 was awarded In scholarships to 222 Westminster students in March according to Ruth Henneman. director of Financial Aid. Recipients were selected by various committees ba? d on their GPA and other qualities of outstanding character and school or community participation. Of the total amount awarded for scholarships, approximately 420,000 came from for Mr. Goodbark" award). The entry fee, which will be used to maintain the programs and operations of the Humane Society, is 45 fof enrollment in one category and an additional 41 for each subsequent category. A pet owner who wishes to enter more than one dog will be asked to pay 4 5 for the first animal and 43 for each additional dog. For more information on the Doggie Derby and other scheduled Be Kind To Animals Week" activities, call the Humane 8 or visit the shelter at Society at 46 1 3 South 4000 West. 968-354- By Karla Joost The New Shakespeare Players, The major institutional commitments. from restricted donated was and portion endowed gifts. This total amount does not include new student scholarships, transfer, or trustee scholarships. Although 383 students applied for scholarships, there are only so many to go around says Henneman. More and more students are taking the time to apply for scholarships each year. Henneman says this may be due to the fact that Westminster students GPAs are higher each year, which makes more students eligible to apply for the majority of scholarships that require a minimum 3.00 GPA. Even though new scholarship donors are added every year, the competition is tighter for students seeking scholarships. An awards banquet will be held In the fall for both scholarship donors and recipients. Our students are our best selling point, says Henneman. For that reason we want the donors to be able to meet the students they are financially helping." Details of the event will be sent to scholarship recipients as soon as they are available. the at Westminster, will present Agnes of God" by John Pielmeler. It company-In-residenc- e runs Thursdays through Sundays. April at8;00 p.m. in the Jay W. LeesCourage 14-Ma- yl Theater. General admission is 47. and student admission is 44.50. Westminster student admission is 42. and there will be a special review night on April 13 which is free to all who attend Westminster. "Agnes of God" is the story of a nun who is accused of murdering her own baby. Agnes is turned over to a psychologist forevaluation to see if she is able to stand trial. The action of the play centers on this evaluation. For those familiar with the movie version of Agnes." director Fran Pruyn points out that the play version is much different. For one thing, only three characters are in- IPtsx? II cjiifiitiiti volved. "It isamuch leaner, tlghterscript than the movie - Lt doesn't answer all the questions the movie tries to answer." said Pruyn. She also commented that it is a very Intense show. The cast of Agnes" includes three actresses of diverse talents and abilities. Westminster student Stacee Sherwood plays the lead role of Agnes. A transfer theater education major from the University of Utah. Mtep? lUwii -- !! 'SjKf Student Stacee Sherwood landed the lead role in the New Shakespeare Players production of Agnes of God." It runs April 1 at 8 p.m. 14-M- I teas iditsfii it 7)?10) iKto:uVi Wj Tilt & ItjUifH' itlfte V lilMtl vVUM ay ilifsft? utttHllfi! &5MPI0I0) Plans are underway for the first Summer Commencement to be held at Westminster. This will be for those students who complete all their degree requirements by the end of the second Summer Session which ends August 5. The ceremony will be held in Shaw Plaza, Saturday, August 13. at 9:00 a.m. and the Commencement Committee hopes to make rsJll 'MM tUlf this a memorable occasion for the summer graduates. The Dean of Students Office will notify prospective graduates of the dates for cap and gown measuring which will be scheduled in June. NOTE for May '88 grads: Announcements for May 1988 graduation are still available in the Dean of Students Office. wm 15 I5 811 sunjiBgmy mm $1 $ rt? ijiiti Issue 15 -- April 19, 1988 |