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Show ThB Magna T imeAVet Valley News, May 9,' 2002 Lifestyle Pimpernel to open with a flourish at Hale Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Excellence has always been a motto for the Hale Center Theater. So, when it had the opportunity to be among the first theaters in the Salt Lake Valley to secure the rights of the Broadway Musical "The Scailet Pimpernel" it went all out. Because the National Touring Company was not able to make a stop in the Salt Lake Area, the Hale Theater was able to bring in the sets, props and costumes from the original production. Before the Scarlet A row of pink wigs for sit on a Hale Theater dressing table cast members to wear in the Scarlet Pimpernel. show," said Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of the Hale Theater. "There is so much, it's unreal. Everything is just so beautiful." The sets, props and costumes are valued at more Pimpernel opens Saturday, the behind the scenes work has been going on for the past two months in preparation. "It took two big semitrucks to haul in all the sets and props from the Broadway than $5' million. "This is the largest and most expensive show we have ever produced," Dietlein said. "It's all very exciting. This show is going to be pure excellence in every way." Each cast member has at been creative in adapting the sets to fit the Hale's least six costume changes, which are not just simple dress designs. "There is so much detail work that has gone into every costume," Dietein said. "Every costume is authentic to the French Revolutionary War era." With intricate bead work and layers of pleating, some costumes weigh up to 40 pounds each with some of the dresses costing $40,000 each. "It's incredible to imagine it all, and we have it right here m front of us." Dietlein said. "Those coming to this show are going to get an incredible value. At any other theater tickets would sell for $70 to see a show of this magnitude." While the Broadway show sets are designed for more traditional theaters, The Hale Theaters stage crew have Theater-in-the-roun- d. The stage is designed with a two-levacting space and include a system of di d bridges, a will that carousel, moving rise up from the floor. Added to the authenticity of the production, the theater has brought in Paul Kieman, the assistant fight director of the original Broadway show, to choreograph the sword fighting in the production. "There are only a few people in the United States who are qualified to choreograph the sword fights, and Paul is one of them" Dietlein said. "We are very fortunate to have his expertise in our show." Putting on the lavish production is no easy task for the it theater. The Eccles el op-do- life-size- non-prof- Foundation has donated $17,000 toward the rental of the Broadway sets and arranged to provide an opportunity for k youth from the area to see the opening matinee performance. In addition, American Express donated $10,000 toward the creation of the unique bridge work and second staging area. "Nothing has been left undone in this production," Dietlein said. "It's all going to be so exciting." The Scarlet Pimpernel will be presented Mondays through Saturday sat 8 p.m. through June 1 8 at the Hale Theater, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr. Tickets range in price from $12 to $17.50. Saturday's premier shows are already sold out. For reservations call 984-9000. WV resident to preside in Nauvoo Temple Richard W. Winder, a longtime civic, church, and business leader in West Valley City, will become the first temple president of the new Nauvoo Temple. The assignment was made by President Gordon B. Hinckley, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, Winder's wife, Barbara Woodhead Winder, will serve as temple matron. The Nauvoo Temple, rebuilt on the site of the original that was destroyed when some 2,000 early Latter-da- y Saints were driven from Nauvoo, has special signifimilcance to many of the lion Church members. The gleaming white struc ture was a landmark along the Mississippi River and the crown jewel of the city established by Church founder Joseph Smith. Winder becomes the first to pieside over the historic temple since Brigham Young oversaw it's completion in 1846. "We feel it will be quite exciting," said Winder, who is a great-gregrandson of Young. 'We are overwhelmed ty the assignment, and humble in accepting it." Winder, son of Edwin Kent and Alma Cannon Winder, was bom 77 years ago and reared on 'Winder Lane" (4400 W 4100 S), home of the popular Winder Dairy. "We've always appreciated at 1 1 1 4 Granger," Winder said. "In earlier years it was very rural, and we've seen it grow into a great city." Winder attended Granite High. He later served in the Marine Corps, stationed in the Pacific during World War II, and attended both the University of Utah and the University of Southern California. The Winders made their home in Granger, building a rambler immediately north of his parents on Winder Lane. From there they brought up four children, Rick, Susan, George, and Bob, all of whom attended Granger High. They are have 15 grandchildren. Winder was a partner in Winder Dairy, and later president of Valley View Memorial Park. Winder served eight years on the Granite School Board, eight on the Salt Lake County Library Board and secretary for the Utah and Salt Lake Canal Company. Active in his church, he has served as a bishop, a stake president and a regional representative. He was one of the last missionaries to serve in Czechoslovakia before the Iron Curtain was built and he was called to be the first mission president there when the land reopened. He has served as the president of the Church's mission in San Diego and most recently as president of the ,l n ,v Family and Church History Mission in Salt Lake City. ' The Winders gained experience operating temples when he was a counselor to the president of the Jordan River Temple in South Jordan. Barbara has served as the national president of Lambda Delta Sigma and on the general board of the Church's tlie women's auxiliary Relief Society. From 1984-9- 0 she was the Relief Society's general president and consequently inducted into the West Valley City Hall of Fame. Public tours of the Nauvoo Temple will continue through Saturday, June 22. 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