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Show 8 NEIGHBORS Thursday, May 22, 1986 . Theater Its Only Fitting That 'A Chorus Line' Is Extended by Michele Bartmess Green Sheet Theater Critic SALT LAKE. It came. ' conquered. ' It We saw. officials at Pioneer Memorial Theatre took a risk when Perhaps - they replaced Kiss Me Kate with A Chorus Line as this season's finale. No doubt there are some who declined to see the production on the grounds that it violates their personal sense of decency. A least four people walked out Monday night. But Pioneer Theatre Company is coming out the winner anyway. It's been awhile since a production has been held over, but A Chorus Line will be extended by at least three days. For real lovers of theater, this show is a must. It is performed in good taste without butchering the script. Even the one song that people might find objectionable and the one very touching scene that could make some uncomfortable are done without any hammerhead effect. There's so much right with this show that it's only fitting that its run has been extended. It was obvious that Monday night's audience enjoyed all aspects of the show. The real difference between theater on 01' Broadway and that which the rest of us get to see on a regular basis is the dancing. No doubt that's why A Chorus Line has endured so long. It's been running on Broadway for 10 years and was just this year released to the nation. We're now getting a taste of that same very excellent dancing that makes Broadway shows come alive. There's no doubt that the dancing in Pioneer Theatre Company's version of the show is stronger than the singing. Which is not to suggest that the music is weak. But the dancing is incredible. It's the difference bet- - I jOroon feeling. Jeffrey Allan Simpson turns in a superb performance in the role. Calleen Anderegg gives a fine character performance as Sheila and Michelle Beteta is excellent as Diana while Deborah Carlson dances up a storm in her featured role as Cassie and Jaynee Adair Welty, a Utah high school teacher, creates a delightful Val. But the best thing about the show is that "the line" seems filled with real people. Each of the 17 who are on "the line" has a moment in the limelight and their performances are what really make the show work. You leave the theater convinced that those things really happened just as they were told to you. Dennis Edenfield holds it all together as Zach. You kind of get the feeling that you are Zach as each performer bares his soul. I personally never felt that anything was inserted for "shock value." There are of course many people in addition to the performers who are responsible for this show being a "hit." James Prigmore's excellent music is integrated perfectly and ween a good show and a great one. George Maxwell's simple but stunnWhen I saw A Chorus Line in New ing set highlighted with a brilliant York, one of our party who knows lighting scheme by Peter L. Willard-so- n about those things remarked that he add the glitz to the show. Patty thought it was "a tired show." That D'Beck's direction and hits. choreography leave absolutely happens with Maybe that's why I liked the Salt nothing to be desired. Lake show better. It's a show that works from the Whatever the reason, it renewed "cheap seats" at the top of the my enthusiasm for my favorite pas- theater, and those were not full Monsion - musical theater. day night. So do not despair if the Though the nature of the show others are sold out. Avail yourself of makes it impossible that any one this opportunity to see something character carry the show, there fresh and alive. And oh so excellent. A Chorus Line right now is slated were some performances that captured the fancy of Monday's au- to run through June 7. Management dience. has issued a warning that it contains In any good production of A material that may be offensive to Chorus Line the role of Paul must be some and certainly it is not suitable handled sensitively and with great for young children. long-runni- The audience follows the performers to the Wheeler Woods show wagon where seats in the sade are available. The audience will help in a lug band & stick pulls. Show times are 9:30 & 11 a.m., Mon.-Frl- . June 9 thru Aug. 22. Cost Is 50 cents & program Is intended for children 12 & under. For reservations call Wheeler Historic FArm at Performances Outdoors TENNIS LESSONS: With a format amphaslzlng the teaching & Improvement of basic tennis skills, Salt Lake County Recreation Division officials this week announced plans for the 1986 summer instructional program. Lessons will begin June 14, with registrations conducted from 9 a.m. noon both June 7 & 14 at each of the following teaching locations: Alta high school, 11055 So. 1000 East; Skyline high school, 3351 E. 2760 South; high school, 5715 So. 1300 East; Tayiorsville high school, 5225 So. Redwood Rd.; Olympus high school, 4055 So. 2300 East; Olympus Hills park, 3100 E. 4100 South; 11th Avenue courts, Uth Ave. 1000 East; Sunnyside park, 1600 E. Sunnyside Ave. & Southridge park, 5051 So. 4000 West. The lessons will be available in 5 individual sessions from June 16 Aug. 22. A lessons for $12.50 session will consist of 8 fee. Individuals will be required to furnish their 1 own racquet & tennis ball. The lessons will be Cottonwood from 7 a.m.-- l p.m. Intaught June dividual session dates are June 11; July July 28 Aug. 8 & Aug. Instruction will be offered for both youth & adults of beginning & intermediate skill levels. inaiviauais oesinng aoamonai inro snouio con Try a Want Ad! MAYFIST CIlEIRATIONt The 11th annual sponsored by the Associated Students of the UofU continues thru tomorrow (Frl.) Titled "Celebration of Springtime," Mayfest 1986 Includes entertainment, contests, food & art. Activities held daily 10 a.m. 5 p.m. on the Union Plaza, west of the Olpln Union Bldg., UofU campus. Today (Thurs.) s bands featured are Pravda at 10 a.m., at noon. Just the Facts at 2 p.m.; tomorrow 10 a.m., Backwash at spotlights Irie Heights at noon & John Bayley at 2 p.m. In addition, at 11 :30 a.m. today a spring & summer fashion show will be held, with jazt dance featured at 1:30 p.m. Tonight outdoor movies will be featured (Rocky Horror Picture Show). Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Joe Pitti, pantomimist, will perform, while 1:30 p.m. features swimsuit fashions. Footbag l disc tourney held each day from noon 6 p.m. (entry Finals fee is S7, including tournament tomorrow noon-- p.m. Mayfest celebration, STORYTIMf IN WOODS: WHEELER'S Religious REREAN RAPTIST CHURCH, 8630 So. 60 East (San- dy), holds Sun. school for all ages each Sun. at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship services M 10:45 a.m. For more info call F. Wesley Clem is pastor of the church. at SOUTH VALLEY IIRLE CHURCH 8698 So. Center St., Sandy. holds service Sun. Sun. school 9:30; morning service at 10:45; evening service 6 p.m. For info call Rev. John Hornok at Ernie or Martin Zimmerman Tripp at CHRISTIAN SCIENCE services at 3rd Church of Christ Scientist, 1306 Spring Lane (5000 So.) are 10 a.m. Sun. & 8 p.m. Wed. Reading room (2343 E. 3300 South) open daily, noon-p.m. Wheeler Historic Farm & Salt Lake County Recreation & Parks Division present Storytime in Wheeler's Woods, featuring songs 8 stories from Utah's past. Mountain men, pioneers, railroad men, miners, Indians, soldiers & pony express riders will be featured in the all new 1986 show. The show starts at the bridge with songs & music. School Lunch Fare Rodger & Hammersteln's poignant musical masterpiece about lovt It forgiveness, open tonight (Thurs.) on the Malnstage at Promised Valley Playhouse & continues Wed.-Saat 7:30 p.m. thru June 14 (2 p.m. matinee June 7). Tickets range rrom 1 may be obtained by . calling . CAROUSH, THI KINO Elementary 1 1, Trladtheator's first show of Its summer season, opens May 29 & con- tinues Mon.-Sat- . Triad Center. thru June 21 No ichool under the stars at A Jerome Kern the fantasticks, with music by Harvey Schmidt d words by Tom Jones, will be performed by the Top Hat community theatre group at the Magna Recreation Center, 2941 So. 9150 West, at 7:30 p.m. today (Thurs.), tomorrow, Sat. & again May 29, 30 & 31. (2 p.m. matinees both Saturdays). Admission is SI. For details call SIDE Monday Memorial Pay No school Monday Memorial Day Tuesday Manager's choice cake, milk. Wednesday French dip sandwich, fries with sauce, tossed salad with E dressing, frosted cookie, milk. ' Wednesday Manager's choice 3 . . ' a 1950's Style romantic comedy with lots of laughter for ail ages, is at Hale Center Theatre, 2801 So. Main thru June 16, performances are slated at 8 p.m. May 23, 24, 30, 31, June 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 16. For details call 484 9257. THE OTHER Secondary Tuesday Chicken friod steak, fluffy C potato! fruit salad, hot roll, EDDIE, musical comedy of mismatched mates, marital mix-up- s & other misunderstandings, is at the Little Bowery In Promised Valley Playhouse, 132 So. State Street, thru May 31. For ticket info call 364- ": VERY GOOD : OF LOVE, A CHORUS LINE, one of the most popular musicals In the history of Broadway, is at Pioneer Theatre thru June 4. Tickets are available by calling (Contains mature themes & language which may be offensive to some patrons.) r Thursday .', Burritos with cheese, buttered corn, fruit cup, hot rolls, milk. Thursday Manager's choice Friday Soaahetti with cheese, areen beans, orange wedges, french bread, dessert, milk. Manager's choice Friday fl gj4jULlP.BJLfiJLflJL9JL Q B fl fl 8J 8 THE DARK EMPIRE, part 1 of the "Ships of Light Trilogy," is in Plum Alley at Promised Valley Playhouse. This futuristic sci-f- i adventure continues Wed. Sat. at 7:30 p.m. thru June 14 (2 p.m. matineeseach Saturday). For Info call THE KAUX STRATEGEM. along with "Bad Dreams & Be Bop," will rotate in repertory thru June 7 in the Babcock Theatre, downstairs at PMT. For ticket info & show times call the PMT box office at , CITY OF JOSEPH, the story of Nauvoo told In song, kicks off an ambitious LDS Theatre Festival at Promised Valley Playhouse June 12. The musical plays Mondays at 6 p.m., t. Tues.-Saat 7:30 p.m. with a 4 p.m. matinee each Sat. Tickets are S5 any may be obtained by calling (Family & group rates also available). SWEET CHARITY, currently running on Broadway, will have its Utah premiere at the Lagoon at Opera House June 20 & will continue Wed.-Sat- . 8:30 p.m. thru Aug 30. Tickets are S6adults, S4.50chlldren under 12. Reservations may be or by writing the made by calling Lagoon Opera House, P.O. Box N, Farmington, Utah 84025. . TEAM COUNTRY CLOGGING FESTIVAL Thurs., Fri., Sol - 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 22 - 23 24 Com enoy the best in country music and clogging. NO ADMISSION by KSOP Radio & Hayday Clogger Productions a brand-nechildren's musical based on the Bible story of Noah & the flood, premieres June 27 as part of the LDS Theatre Festival at THE ARK, Promised Valley Playhouse. Tickets are S4adults (12 & older) & S3children under 12. For info call Workshops EASY MICROWAVE CANDY: Candy lovers - treat yourself to delectable homemade candy. Learn to save time & energy with Instruction from Utah Power tr Light's Julie Thornton tonight (Thurs.) from p.m. In the South Jordan library, 10300 So. Beckstead Lane (1600 West). Preregistration required. Call PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: Interested in portrait photography? Have your pictures critiqued & receive free advise from professional photographer Philip Gammell from 9 a.m. noon Sat. in the Kearns library, 5350 So. 4220 West. Preregistration required. Call Karen Lyon of Karl Music offers a free demonstration using the CaLeaSha Rhythm guitar techniques from 10:30-1- 1 a.m. Sat. in the West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South. For details call GUITAR DEMONSTRATION: HISTORY OF RIVERTON: Memorial Just off Freeway Take 53rd exit west and follow the signs 265-FUN- Nf JT f 1. V I REMEMBER I A GALIERIA IS OPEN DAYS ' """ Day (Mon.) from 10 a.m. 3 p.m., a free slide and tape presentation on the history of Riverton will be presented at the Riverton City Hall, 12765 So. 1400 West, under the sponsorship of the Riverton Historical Society. For details call Elvoy Dansie UNITING THE WORLD One Heart At A Time is theme for discussions on the Baha'i faith. "The pure heart is the one that is entirely cut away from self" (Baha'i sacred writings). Discussions held 7 p.m. Fri., 340 Vine St., No. 23, Murray ) & 7 p.m. Sat., 531 Eimcrest Dr. (off 6400 South) No. Murray SOUTH SFadory Outlet VALLEY Unitarian-Universali- Society meets Sun. at 4 p.m. at 6876 Highland Drive. (St. James Episcopal church). For info call Clothing tor Men Women. COSPEl MUSIC is at Glory Barn 1st Sat. each month from 7:30-9:3p.m. Puppet ministry for children 3rd Sat. each month, 7:30-9- . Performers sought. Glory Barn is located in church, 1068 So. Jefferson (140 West), & is a music center. For info call Melba Evans at & S3? Are your car insurance rates driving you up thewailr Reunions WEST CLASS OF '46 holds its 40th reunion June 14 at West high with dinner, dancing & program. About 300 alumni have been located, 250 more are still missing. Those with info may call Ettie Mosher at CYPRUS CLASS OF '56 holds its 30th reunion June at the Quality Inn, Airport, 5575 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. with social hour, dinner, program, dancing & time for visiting. Cost: S17.50person. Class members have until May 30 to send their money to Gay Johnson Zwahlen, P.O. Box 221, Centerville, Utah 84014. Those with info on former classmates may contact Gay at 21 CUT YOUR LAWN WORK IN 17TH AIRBORNE division Assn., composed of men who served as paratroopers & glidermen in the division during WWII, is conducting a membership drive to locate all former members. If you served with this division, contact Edward 62 Forty Acre Mountain Siergiej, Rd., Oanbury, Conn. 06811 for details of the Division Assn. as well as info about the 33rd annual reunion which this year will be held at the Hyatt-SaJose, San Jose, Calif, on Aug. HALF! Telephone (904) GRANITE CLASS OF 'U is planning a 50 year reunion in Sept. Date & place will be sent by invitation. Organizers are looking for all members of the graduating class. Those with info are urged Helen to call lone Andrus Pack Romney Reese (2660233), Dorothy Sandberg Peterson - SOUTH CLASS OF '96 is planning 50 year reunion Sept. 6. Those with knowledge of 1936 graduates are urged to notify: 1936 Reunion Committee, 2453 Blaine Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108. RIVERTON JRO WARD: A 30th reunion is being planned Dec. 27 in the chapel, 12888 So. 1700 West. All former ward members Invited to participate. Those who know of the whereabouts of former members are being asked contact Jack Silcc-- - ? Seniors A.A.R.P. TOUR, EXPO '86, Prices range B.C., will take place June S593, Including round trip air fare, deluxe hotel accommodations, sight seeing, Expo entrance and transfers. For details call Fiesta Infrom CURB STYLE rVVC MOWER STYLE ternational at An Inexpensive, Unique Concrete Edging That Is' Installed By Our Professionals In any Shape YOU Desire.. eCurbmate will save you time, money and trouble in maintaining your yard. Your lawnmower wheel can run on our mower strip edging and In most cases this eliminates the need to trim or edge your lawns. Creative curves, contours, and to your specifications. radius. the A NEW A.A.R.P. (American Assn. of Retired Persons) chapter has been chartered in the area, meeting at Copperview Community Center, 340 W. 8600 South, Midvale, the 1st Thurs. of every month. For more info call Midvale-Sand- l Wa mm exclusive formula. Other cement edging it not the 255 1996 WORLD WAR I VETERANS meet regularly at the or Heritage Center. Call Jim Ekersley at for more Info. 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