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Show u a t ..'I Volume 22 Number 12 Dixie College St. George, Utah 1 ' , t Friday, April 12, 1991 Dixie College "Springs" Into Action V ; Joni Jones, a Dixie College sophomore, was crowned Pageant earlier this 1991, at the annual week. She is the daughter of Whitney and Kathryn Jones of Santa Clara. Carey Rhodes was chosen as first attendant and a Dorman received the oAitnni attonant honor of Miss Dixie Spirit. "The pageant is not merely a beauty pageant," stressed William Fowler, dean of students, who served as pageant emcee. "The Pageant is designed to honor Dixie College women who have proven themselves academically, shown outstanding service to their fellow students, and displayed creativity and originality during pageant events." Jones has maintained a high GPA, serves on the student executive council, and has been active in forensics as well as Miss T Dorman, Miss Dixie Spirit; Joni Cendant pose for a photo after the .ora Jones, D Queen; Carey Rhodes, first attendant, and Marie Madsen, second queen pagenat Monday evening. Theatre Dept. D.C. "Steel Magnolias" and "Greater Tuna" Produced Spring Quarter of the characters in the play. "The suggestion of magnolias is symbolic of the southern charm of the women," adds Andersen. "The word steel, suggests that underneath their exterior is strength of character which goes beyond the every- - day as they face lifes problems together. They sustain, support and learn from each inter-relationshi- the Dixie College Special from Public Relations Office The Dixie College Theatre Department has cast iwo plays for Spring Quarter, according to Dr. C. Paul Andersen, Dean of Fine Arts. The Broadway and screen hit Steel Magnolias" will be resented April 23-2and Greater Tuna," a satirical fltnedy, will be staged May "Steel ncompasses women. iix other. This makes their Magnolias," gatherings much more than a a small cast of gossip session or a coffee Playing the role ifTruvy is Robyn Durrant; rin Leavitt will portray nnelle; the part of M'Lynn "ill be performed by Roxanne hihnson. '11 Jennifer Sullivan part of Shelby; Edwards will play and Oiser will be take the Tammy Gairee; erfortned by Heidi Andersen. "The charm of "Steel lagnohas" is that it reflects definite of 'mencana a region of our "untry," says Andersen, "yet would be recognized as 'aving part several universal They are real people revealing the honesty of everyday problems." break Brent Hansen, a member of the theatre faculty, will direct "Steel Magnolias." The second spring show, "Greater Tuna," is really the name of a town in Texas, explains Andersen, who will also direct the play. "They make a remark about the title at the beginning of the play, saying it is the third smallest town in Texas." The main setting for the play is the local radio station OKKK. The central characters are Scruvie and Wheelis, dual commentators on the station, but also on their world. It is a satire, Andersen says, and will recognize characters and attitudes of people everyone has known. idio "People's syncrasies, their foibles, their prejudices all are displayed," notes Andersen. "And underlying the hilarity created by the characters are serious themes. Originally two actors created all of the roles in the Broadway production. The Dixie College cast uses four actors playing varied roles therein is part of the humor and the appeal." Theatre students Kyle Lewis, Clark Harris, Klint Kennedy and Dan Conner have been cast in the production of "Greater Tuna, and will each portray several characters. Tickets will go on sole April 9th, for "Steel Magnolias," and May 1st, for "Greater Tuna." For more information call 628-312- 1 Sean Sullivan, the new Mr. Dixie, is flanked by his two attendants. Bob Coleman, and Roger Dorman Wednesday evening after the Mr. D ceremonies. |