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Show lefapon CElfnmttte Wednesday, March 1, 1989 Number 9 Volume 100 "Brigadoon" Musical Brings Scottish Flavor to Payson High School The Payson High School Drama on March 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 p.m. adults, $2 for college students and Department will be presenting the at the Payson High Auditorium, $1 for high school students and musical, "Brigadoon," 1050 South Main. Tickets are $3 children. Tickets can be purchased from cast members or at the door, and seats are on a basis. Based in 1989, two hunters venture among the highlands of Scotever-popul- ar land, and find the people of Brigadoon. Although dressed in ancient costume, the townspeople win the two men with their friendliness, and love develops between Fiona and Tommy. It is a day of a wedding, and a series of events leads to surprises, excitement and adventure Written by Lerner and Loewe, Allison Hickman Warner, Michele Moon, Polly Dun and Click Ball go over the script for the production of Steele Magnoias. the music features memorable FCT songs, including "Almost Like Being In Love," and "Come to Me, Bend to Me." Lead players include Brian Starks as Tommy, Erin Jensen as Fiona, David Carlsen as Jeff, Tiffany Pierce as Jean, and Nathan Dunford as Charlie. The play is under the direction of Susan Anderson, drama teacher; vocal musical direction under David The success of any production Dahlquist; and Christie Bristow di- depends on the casting. "Steel rects the orchestra. Connie King, Magnolias," Payson Community assisted by Brenda Mason and Deb- Theatre's winter production, bie Allred, are over choreography, promises to achieve state-wid- e of Evelyn Hassard over costuming, recognition for the inter-actio- n and Jaynan Buchanan over Public the characters. Relations. Directed by Charles Lynn Frost, the play will be presented on March 9, 10, 11; 16, 17, 18; 23, 24, and 25 at the Payson City Center, 439 West Utah Avenue. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens, and discounted rates for groups over ten people are P.C.T.'s Female Cast Readies Humorous "Steel Magnolias" Brain Starks, as Tommy, and Erin Jensen, as Fiona. Wilkerson Sets Goals for Chamber of Commerce available. For information, call 465-328- or 4 17. 465-3- 3 The play is a humorous portrayal of life as seen through the eyes of with votes, political stands in city, Wilkerson as president; Kathy patrons in a beauty parlor. Set in Vemile New Orleans, Louisiana, it places county, and state government," he Brandon, president-elecsaid. Gasser, past president; Lindsey the audience in a southern atmo"We hope to bring in clean in- Leach, executive sphere with its charm, wit, and that can second hire Jean Thora and turn Jewett, dustry prestige. The abilities of the six people the bucks back into people's e and Mez Stewart, city women characters gel the emotion and laughter into a comedy long to don't just want lip service," council representative. Rex Wilkerson, president of the Payson Chamber of Commerce, has set goals for the coming year. He hopes that the efforts of many will be realized as they try to bring Payson to its potential. First, he would like to concentrate on the correlation of the community and eliminate duplication. "We don't want to infringe on dates with the different organizations," he said. "We want to find a way to capitalize on the people while they are here." Second, the chamber wants to become very involved in economic development. "We don't want to just talk about it, but do it. We t; vice-preside- vice-preside- pock-ets-w- be remembered. he said. The Payson Chamber of The Board and assignments are: merce meets once a week to discuss Bob Carter, special city assignplans and vital issues relevant to ments; Rex Behling, political acthe area. "We want to be more vi- tion; Verne Thorpe, publicity; Bill sual and this gives us a chance to Hansen, economic development; meet as a group, and have less Reed Money, activities coordinator; individual gatherings," he said. Steve Schramm, membership dues; The Chamber has also divided Grant Bench, installation banquet; the responsibilities with organiza- Dallin Johnson, newsletter; Paul tion, stewardship, delegation, and Mower, beautification; Doug Holt, want to work with the city accountability. "We want the board billboards; Bob Wadley, committee and the UVEDA organito be able to create ideas and proIda Rose Hall, information mote projects. We all have ideas for booth; Glen Holman, merchant's zations," he said. Third, the chamber will become development," he said. committee; Marie Smith, new more politically active. "For the The Chamber of Commerce in- businesses; and Lynn Robbins, past several years, chambers across cludes the Executive Council of home businesses. the nation have remained neutral. Nationally, we are realizing the factor affecting the community is politics." According to Wilkerson, the expenditure of taxes and the philosophy of the majority of people affect die chamber businessmen. "At our state convention, the leaders told us to 'get rid of our neutral paragraphy in our charter.' We are now allowed to et involved Com- Click Ball, Payson, portrays Clairee Belchere, widow of the former mayor. She has been in several PCT productions, including "Marne," "Blindsight," and a "Pick-a-littlady" in "Music Man." le Ball and Clairee are two of a situations, even when they are Reunion," "Prisoner of Second Avcritical. enue," "Crimes of the Heart," and "I hope the audience will learn to "Brighton Beach Memoirs." She look on the bright side of things,' has also participated in many BYU even though there may be tragedies. We need to recognize there is a high and low, and yet with the low, there comes another high. We need to leave the bad behind us." Clairee has added to Ball's personality. "I have learned that we need a good all the horrible, tragic laugh-w- ith things that are happening. Laughter is vital to life." Linda Ludlow, Payson, new to PCT productions, is M'Lynn Eatenton, mother of the bride. Lud- low has always been interested in theatre and has enjoyed the devel- opment of the character. "I always like to be involved, and this is a great experience," she said. With her outgoing personality and bub- sense of humor she adds a new to the play. "M'Lynn is a 'proper Southern lady.' She is precise, and yet firm, and has a great stamina. She is so concerned and caring and has a great love for her daughter.. She is placed in a mold and yet feels great con- cem for Shelby," she said. "Being part of this production is a dream of a lifetime. It gives me the opportu- to grow daily and enriches my life. Elaine Guest, Payson, is known for her excellent character portray- als. She was Eulalee Shin in "Music Man," Veta Louise Simmons in "Harvey," Vera in at heart, and mature in lives are so paral"Our experience. lel in real life. I am able to relate to incidents in my own life. It's odd when I think about it," she said. "Marne," Miss Hannigan in The talents of both include having a "Annie," and Domina in "A Funny sense of humor and making fun of Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Guest is Quiser (pronounced Weezer) Boudreauz, wife of the present mayor. "She is a hard, ornery person, but deep down she is a good person," said Guest. Both women are "nutty," and Guest has lived in the south, loves magnolias, and has developed an accent. Guest gleans from her character to "not take life so seriously. I hope the audience comes away with the belief to enjoy every day, live life to its fullest and to help one another. ribbon-cutting- s, Allison Hickman Warner, Provo, The childhood dream of wearing Payson during the year. As she forms at banquets, a crown will become reality as reigns over the Golden Onion Days and other events, she has become an has been a favorite of audiences in for the PCT nroductions of "Farley Family example and , contestants participate in the 1989 women of the community. young roios Miss Payson Pageant. The Payson H , pc civic g are Young women ages 17-2- 6 queen has been a visual part of invited to attend the 1989 Miss Payson Pageant Tea to be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p.m. in Payson High School Library. This is for all prospective contestants For the past three weeks, the and their mothers. This informative tea will provide plans, goals, and Payson City Police have been busy highlights for those participating. with complaints, answering beThere will be sign-u- p sheets, con- tween 1 calls per shift Payson Police have arrested Tratracts, and calendars for workshops and rehearsals for contestants. cy Crockett, 24, and David Hayes, 27, on charges ranging from con"During past pageants, the they win or lose-ca- me tributing to the delinquency of juaway feeling that the program veniles and attempted rape and asbenefited them in preparation for sault against two female juveniles, said ages 13 and 14. Officers Gary , life and other experiences," Jennie Ruth Alvey, chairman. Adams, Kirk Mittelman, and Bob f L, The Miss Payson Pageant will Carter answered a call from a desk be held on Saturday, May 13, at the clerk at Comfort Inn at 11:15 p.m. ( Payson High School, 1050 South on February 18. The girls had called Main, at 7:30 p.m., centered around to complain of an assault, and the the theme, "One Moment In Time," desk clerk responded. with delightful entertainment. The Tooele Police arrested Kent J. Mistress of Ceremonies will be Barraclough, 32, on a Payson City Sophia Symko, 1989 Miss Utah. Chairman of the board is Jennie warrant for a second degree felony. Ruth Alvey, with board members He is accused of taking ten coats, a Jolene Coon, Pam Wilson, Marian camera, and jewelry, and other perWilson, Barbara Martinson, Carol sonal affects valued at over $2,000. New Officers of the Payson Ambulance Association Include: Harris, Carol Bowers, Judy The crime occurred while family Capt Kirk Mittleman, 1st LL Sandy Huff, and 2nd Lt. Duane Thomas, Mary Jo Brown, and members were gathered at4 a church after a funeral between p.m. on Jewitt. Lynctte Burton. fund-raisin- kind-you- ng g; Miss Payson Pageant Board Plans Tea for Contestants role-mod- el cleb10"; Ambulance Association Selects New Officers for '89 New officers for the Payson City Volunteer Ambulance Association for 1989 will be Kirk Mittelman, lieulieu- tenant; and Kathy Nelson, secretary. Other officers include Russ Williams, engineer; Lanette training officer; Margaret Mittelman, activities; Deanna d, Hansen, public relations; and Vem Marshall, supply clerk. The Association has 34 trained members, and donates many hours of public service to the communities in southern Utah County. The association is available to teach skills in CPR, first aid, and life support to clubs, groups, or families to help in emergencies and situations. I di-b- ly atre production of "Bye, Bye, Birdie," and Playmakers' "Grizella." As Annelle Dupey DeSoto, the assistant to the owner, Dunn sees her character as "insecure, and yet serious. She becomes a born-agai- n Christian during the play." Dunn antj Annelle are both "energetic and have wide-eye- d optimism. Accord-nit- y ng unnj "it js hard just acting, Most plays I have had to sing and dance. Annelle is so real, and yet she's not realistic." Michelle Moon Garbett, Orem, has participated in PCT's "Brighton Beach Memoirs, Trojan Women," at BYU, and "Shenandoah," in Provo. Garbett is cast as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie, a young diabetic who recently got married. "We are the same age, just got married, and have the same relationship with our mothers I don't listen, I'm independent. Garbett feels that Shelby is "full of excitement and always busy. Another inviting aspect to Gar- bett was the cast. "Things that are funny become more funny and silly because we relate and also enjoy the setting," said Garbett. She has also enjoyed working with Warner, Lynn Frost, and Brenda Russell again. "It is like a reunion being here," she said. Payson Police Report 15-2- captain; Sandy Huff, first tenant; Duane Jewett, second productions. Warner is ably cast as Truvee Jones, owner of the beauty shop. "I believe we both have a sense of humor, and we are both hair stylists, she said. "Truvee is also a lonely woman who is sensitive and cares about the people she serves." Warner is a professional who brings delight to every audience and a sense of hope. Polly Dunn, Springville, is known for Little St. Regis of "Annie" fame, Tiger Lily in "Peter Pan," and has choreographed and delighted audiences with her dancing talents in many musicals. "I have danced since I was five and love to dance," she said. Dunn has also rected Art City's Community Tuesday, February 21. According to Doug Atkin, investigating officer, "We believe we have identified the man from descriptions." Barraclough will be arraigned on Monday. contes-tants-wheth- er 3-- An accident occurred on Tuesday, February 21, at about 4:30 p.m. A car southbound, driven by Patten Jensen, 28, drifted off the road at 438 South Highway 6 and hit a parked car. There was approximately $4,000 damage to both cars. There were no injuries. "I believe the seat belt helped prevent injuries," said Doug Atkin, investigating officer. The State Liquor Store in Payson was burglarized early during the morning of February 22. The area was vandalized and about $50 was taken. Payson Police are still investigating the crime. |
