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Show Resident heater Comes To Salt Lake S by Laura Briggs Their audacity is incredible! How do these young professionals dare start at in funds, prestige and location? Horace Mann theater is in a relatively obscure location at 300 West 200 North. They have to be staggered by of their goals the right now, so how can they cooly walk out on that tiny Westside rock-botto- m non-proximi- stage and give the fine Edward Stam, left and Dennis Felix, right, are partners in' new business venture. totally alone without any financial loans. They are Dennis Felix and Edward Stam. After working several years at with the Dee's Hamburger organization, where they first met, then the United Electric Supply Company, they decided to start an investment of their own in a field both enjoy. "It was very hard building the Music Shop by ourselves. We had all kinds of problems in the very beginning. But slowly we overcame them. The local suppliers in the city were very helpful and are continuing to be so. They are keeping us up to date on all new releases," remarks Dennis Felix. "Now our biggest problem is in the getting established community as a good music shop," adds Edward Stam. "We began our store about two months ago. We were lodged in a small, cramped space. Two weeks later we expanded and moved here, at 424 South West Temple. We are still looking for a better a better environment to sell our merchandise." The Music Box does not cater to one age group or to one kind of music. They try to have a little bit of everything. This wide variety of music includes rock, Spanish recordings and country western. They also carry tapes, posters, and juke boxes. "Juke boxes have always fascinated me. There are just a few parts that you ever have to replace. There is really a demand for them now. People want them in their homes. They carry big amplifiers and massive speakers. They are really a unique item. We are probably the only store that sells them," comments Felix. The Music Box has a special order program by which indicated that Resident Theatre is a major influence in artistic life in the United States today, because of the versatility of this type of creative expression and the freedom to try new plays and new talents many of which do eventually reach the Broadway stage as they prove themselves before the intimate, involved Stephen Coleman portrayed him to be. It would appear that the style of these performers, as they worked together in "Two by Shaw", would lend itself readily to "Lion in Winter", one of the six classic plays they are considering for their first season, which begins February 1, 1973. This night at the theater was complete with stage struck Regional Theatre, it is needed in all youngsters, a nervous director in our neighborhoods. the form of Jeffery G. Forward, The opening, and a troublesome stage prop - an November 2 - 11, of the Rocky orange tree that aspired to get Mountain area's first resident into the act by following the cast theater rates a detailed review. about the stage. John Tobinski The cast, Judith Olauson, replanted that little tree in place John Tobinski Stephen Coleman, almost as many times as he and Becky Pieper, quickly imbibed from his bottle for his convinced the audience that their "tipsy scene." was utmost pleasure to expose Though the ultimate goals of the fine, subtle genius of George the personnel of the Rocky Ms. Olauson Bernard Shaw. Mountain Regional Theatre seem to be a far climb up the rocky appeared to be the dominant member of the cast, as far as stage mountain as Jeffery Forward, Artistic Director, stressed that presence, beauty and talent were concerned. However, Coleman the company has put in two years and Tobinski complimented her of research on what makes a in the performance handsomely regional theater succeed, of their comedy roles. specifically in the area of business Staging, lighting and audiences of the regional theaters. Funds for these theaters come from organizations and individuals who desire to sponsor and promote believes sincerely in high quality, Barber and designed by James Takos. Takos deserved a curtain call for his hair styles, especially the one created for Ms. Olauson in the first play, "How He Lied to Her, Husband." Becky Pieper, who has won two acting awards in her young life, showed theater. They are convinved they will be an asset to the Salt Lake and Rocky Mountan area for economic as well as for social and cultural reasons, according to Forward. Rocky Mountain Regional Theater is affiliated with the National League of Resident Theatres, which are Dave her mettle again in a strong supporting role as the "Dark Saturdays and noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. "It is really exciting and challenging working for myself," sums up Stam with a satisfied community. Forward stated that the Community Action Program has approved funds for a flat-betruck, suitable for a traveling stage for the Rocky Mountain Regional Theatre group, in order that the company may present to quality drama, d free-of-charg- e outdoor audiences Division of Family Services has indicated it would make available plays dealing with community problems and situations. "We hope to experiment with drama that deals directly with communication among peoples, actually involving the audiences in working out solutions and plots," stated Forward. "Children's theater and training programs, including students of acting, . stage technician training and of playwrights is also in the works for Rocky Mountain Regional Theatre," concluded Forward. Management Financing Marketing Accounting Research Product Development Then Call or Write the Salt Lake County Community Development Office 444 South 2nd West 359-379- 5 Free Technical Assistance Program for Model Neighborhood businesses. centers during the summer season. Need Assistance in: A in parks, malls, and community live non-profi- t. professional, theater art in the it WANT TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BUSINESS! a 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. non-prof- management. The company costumes were professionally customer can order just about any recording they choose. There is also a lay away plan. The owners are able to handle juke box repair work and stereo repair and installation. Felix attended an electronic school for a while, then taught his partner. The hours of the shop bend to meet the convenience of the people. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays and from smile. delightful personality that Broadway in New York. Forward pre-seaso- n by Barbara Smith location and professional companies, as opposed to the commercial theaters such as those on performances that they do? Whatever it is that drives the thespians of the Rocky Mountain New Business Created . . . Probably everyone at one time or another has had dreams of being self employed, whether it be the proud owner and operator of a restaurant or some other type of business. But most people don't have the initiative, the courage and the persistance to do so. We have many excuses, and waste a great deal of time pointing out the obstacles to each other. Yet few of us realize that all these obstacles are in our heads. Two men in our city didn't let anything stand in their way as they built "The Music Box" ty Lady of the Sonnets", in the second of the one-ac- t plays. 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